EVIAN-LES-BAINS, July 14, 2024 – During the 30th edition of The Amundi Evian Championship, the prestigious “Prize for a Better Tomorrow presented by Rolex” was awarded to the Roger Federer Foundation, represented by Roger Federer himself. This organization, dedicated to the education of children in Africa and Switzerland, stands out for its commitment to inclusion through sport.
The mission of the Roger Federer Foundation is to empower disadvantaged children to take control of their future by fully supporting them from a young age. Believing that this goal can be achieved through enhanced support and quality education, the foundation works to improve access to education and overcome challenges such as high repetition rates and, most importantly, the lack of education among children under the age of 8.
To date, nearly 2.9 million children worldwide have benefited from the program launched 20 years ago by Roger Federer.
A NEW IMPETUS FOR EDUCATION AND INCLUSION THROUGH SPORT
he Roger Federer Foundation supports numerous educational structures for children aged 3 to 8 in Southern Africa and Switzerland. This investment encourages the development of each child and assists various educational stakeholders by discovering new methods to improve the quality of learning. In Switzerland, the foundation also supports disadvantaged children outside of the school environment.
The Roger Federer Foundation collaborates exclusively with carefully selected local organizations, establishing long-term partnerships to ensure continuous and systematic improvement in education.
ABOUT THE PRIZE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW PRESENTED BY ROLEX:
Since 2019, each year on the occasion of The Amundi Evian Championship, The Prize for a Better Tomorrow presented by Rolex celebrates golf-related initiatives with a strong societal impact that uphold the values shared by the women’s major and the watchmaker – excellence, generosity, continuity and inspiration. This international prize showcases the commitment of people and organisations who defend a cause and implement initiatives to improve and reinvent the future.
ABOUT THE AMUNDI EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP :
The Amundi Evian Championship is the only major championship to be held in Continental Europe and each year brings together the leading talents in women’s golf. Since its creation, the major has set itself apart through commitment to excellence and its support of positive initiatives which shape a better future.
As pro-active stakeholders who uphold the values of excellence, innovation and positive change, it is important to us to celebrate the unsung heroes, who through their actions, become a source of inspiration for their community,” say the members of the organisation committee.
