Sports figures donate to Ukrainian humanitarian crisis

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More than three million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian president Vladimir Putin launched an invasion on February 24. Since then, three million refugees have fled to neighboring countries seeking safety and assistance. With all eyes on Ukraine, sports figures from around the world are stepping up to aid in wide-ranging humanitarian efforts.   

Tennis legend Roger Federer announced on social media Friday that he would be supporting efforts "to establish access to continued schooling for Ukrainian children" by making a $500,000 donation through his foundation. 

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"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," he said in a statement. "We will provide assistance to children from Ukraine who need care, about six million Ukrainian children are currently out of school. We know it's a very critical time to provide access to education and would like to support them to deal with this extremely traumatic experience."

Switzerland's Roger Federer plays a return to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz during the men's singles quarterfinals match on day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

According to data collected by the United Nations, over 3.3 million refugees have fled Ukraine while an additional 6.5 million have been displaced within the country still. Figures show that around 200,000 people are without access to water, with several areas in the country being targeted by Russian