Serena Williams - the Philanthropist. MY INSPIRATION I believe in the bible adage that says giving is better than receiving. I am a philanthropist at heart; I have contributed to a number of charities throughout my years of success. When I give, I am truly excited and happy and my heart rejoices. Last November I went to Africa and saw things that were simply not fair. Kids could not afford to go to school because their parents could not afford to pay $1.00 a week. I was mortified! Education has played a major part in my career, including the success of my businesses and money management. What would I have done if I didn’t have my education? As I toured Africa, I thought What can I do? I couldn’t stand back and watch these young children not attend school and possibly miss out on a brighter future. And at that moment, I found my calling, I found my love. I created The Serena Williams Foundation to give hope for a better life. My first endeavour was in partnership with HP and Build African Schools. We built a school in Kenya called The Serena Williams Secondary School. The school allows children to receive free education. They will be afforded a chance to be the best that they can be and more.
Posted on: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 05:16:12 +0000
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