WEMP Foundation, Rafa Nadal Foundation unite to promote youth well-being through sports & play

The WEMP Foundation and the Rafal Nadal Foundation (RNF) have announced to join hands in supporting the total well-being of children and youth around the world through Play. 

Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, founder of The WEMP Foundation, and Rafael Nadal, founding patron of the Rafa Nadal Foundation, co-hosted "The Children Ball — A Night of Hope, Strength and Inspiration" that was held last Friday (Oct 24).

As millions of children and adolescents lack access to safe places where they can learn, grow, and thrive, the two organizations aim to "break down barriers" in underserved communities by leveraging "sports and play" as transformative tools for "education, mental health support, and empowerment".

Cheng and Nadal began their partnership with the launch of Asia's first and only Rafa Nadal Tennis Center Hong Kong under Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Hong Kong. 

"Hong Kong is ready to become a global philanthropic hub, boasting a strong financial infrastructure and more than 10,000 tax-exempt charities are already in the city," Cheng said. 

"We are committed to using sports to improve the well-being of young people around the world," said Nadal. "We strive to unlock the potential of children and adolescents through sports, education, and mentorship."