Federer to donate $500,000 to Ukrainian kids

New Delhi, March 19 : Former world no 1 tennis player Roger Federer will donate $500,000 through his foundation to aid Ukrainian children hit by war. Taking to Twitter, Federer said: “My family and I are horrified seeing pictures from Ukraine and heartbroken for the innocent people who have been so terribly affected. We stand for peace. “We will provide assistance to children from Ukraine who need care, about six million Ukrainian children are currently out of school and we know it is a very critical time to provide access to education and would like to support them to deal with this extremely traumatic experience. “Through the Roger Federer Foundation we will be supporting War Child Holland with a donation of $500,000 to establish access to continued schooling for Ukrainian children.” BAV MR