In 2007, Serena Williams helped fund a secondary school in rural Kenya and backed a second in 2010; years after their openings, both schools are still operating as part of Kenya's public education system
- Tennis legend Serena Williams is known for her record-breaking career on the court, but two secondary schools she helped establish in rural Kenya have left a legacy beyond sports.
- In 2007 and 2010, Williams partnered with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and the nonprofit Build African Schools to fund and open two schools in the East African country.
- More than a decade later, both institutions continue to operate as places of learning and are integrated into Kenya’s national education system, according to Build African Schools.
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- Tennis legend Serena Williams is known for her record-breaking career on the court, but two secondary schools she helped establish in rural Kenya have left a legacy beyond sports.
- In 2007 and 2010, Williams partnered with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and the nonprofit Build African Schools to fund and open two schools in the East African country.
- More than a decade later, both institutions continue to operate as places of learning and are integrated into Kenya’s national education system, according to Build African Schools.
Sources: Times of India