UNICEF launched a program known as "Schools for Asia" this month. The program is a world-wide fundraising program aimed to improve the quality and accessibility of education to children living in Asia and the Pacific. The program aims to educate children who would likely be excluded from educational opportunities.
Serena Williams' introduction to UNICEF
In 2006, Williams traveled to Ghana during the African country's biggest health campaign ever. Volunteers helped provide immunizations to children and provided families with nets to be hung over beds to protect from mosquitoes that could transmit malaria. The trip was eye opening for Williams, and she continued to work with UNICEF.
Williams supports Schools for Asia
In 2008, tennis star Serena Williams traveled to Africa to help launch "The Serena Williams Secondary School". The tennis champion saw a need and took action to help provide youth in Asia with educational opportunities. Williams has been named as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
When asked about her hopes for the program, Williams explained, "Schools for Asia [will] provide quality education to millions of children. Millions of children around the world don't have [access to education]. They're too poor or live too far away. Maybe they need to work to help support their family. Or it's because of conflict or discrimination."
Will Williams continue charity work?
Williams recently lost her match against Ekaterina Makarova at the Australian Open. Just a couple weeks prior, Williams suffered a fall during a match at the Brisbane International.
I can't help but wonder if perhaps Serena Williams' reign on the world of tennis may be coming to an end. Should she retire, Williams is an amazing and giving woman and her charity work should be continued. The school she helped launch is already making an immeasurable difference in the lives of children in Asia. It would be a shame if she were to stop that work.
Serena Williams' introduction to UNICEF
In 2006, Williams traveled to Ghana during the African country's biggest health campaign ever. Volunteers helped provide immunizations to children and provided families with nets to be hung over beds to protect from mosquitoes that could transmit malaria. The trip was eye opening for Williams, and she continued to work with UNICEF.
Williams supports Schools for Asia
In 2008, tennis star Serena Williams traveled to Africa to help launch "The Serena Williams Secondary School". The tennis champion saw a need and took action to help provide youth in Asia with educational opportunities. Williams has been named as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
When asked about her hopes for the program, Williams explained, "Schools for Asia [will] provide quality education to millions of children. Millions of children around the world don't have [access to education]. They're too poor or live too far away. Maybe they need to work to help support their family. Or it's because of conflict or discrimination."
Will Williams continue charity work?
Williams recently lost her match against Ekaterina Makarova at the Australian Open. Just a couple weeks prior, Williams suffered a fall during a match at the Brisbane International.
I can't help but wonder if perhaps Serena Williams' reign on the world of tennis may be coming to an end. Should she retire, Williams is an amazing and giving woman and her charity work should be continued. The school she helped launch is already making an immeasurable difference in the lives of children in Asia. It would be a shame if she were to stop that work.
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