We believe that every woman and girl—no matter where or under what circumstances she lives—has a right to good health and nutrition. Yet today, millions of women and girls do not have the support they need.
Connecting the power of sport and philanthropy with the Gates Foundation and UNICEF, women’s tennis is helping mobilize fans in support of life-saving nutritional resources for women and children globally.
Children in the vegetable garden of their school in Niamey, the capital of Niger. © UNICEF/ UN0826368/ Dejongh
We are shining a spotlight on women's health
Women’s health and gender equality are central to the DNA of our organizations, making the collaboration a powerful force for change for women and girls around the world. Together, we are leveraging the strength of our combined global networks to:
Convene public and private sector leaders to increase commitments to women’s health and nutrition
Drive greater philanthropic investment in women’s health and nutrition
Engage the public directly to become champions for women and girls
CNN Abu Dhabi Managing Editor Becky Anderson speaks with Tunisian tennis sensation, Ons Jabeur, Global Goodwill Ambassador for the World Food Programme (WFP). © Getty Images/Francois Nel
A new era
of impact
The Women Change the Game campaign brings greater visibility and priority to women’s health and nutrition issues.
Across the Hologic WTA Tour and other key moments, we are engaging global audiences through the power of tennis and the leadership of top-tier athletes. Together, we are translating the power of elite athletes on the court into elite influence off the court to take on some of the most pressing and urgent issues for women and girls.
Latest News
MAY 2024
New resources pledged and match challenge announced at Roland-Garros
The WTA Foundation and the Gates Foundation together with the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) hosted a series of events that gathered more than 100 high-level leaders across tennis, government, and philanthropy.
NOVEMBER 2024
WTA Foundation event in Riyadh spotlights women’s health and empowerment
The WTA Foundation, together with the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health, Ministry of Sports, Saudi Tennis Federation, Gates Foundation, and Hologic, hosted Championing Women’s Health Together, an educational event attended by Her Royal Highness Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud and WTA Legends Marion Bartoli, Daniela Hantuchová, and Martina Hingis.
FEBRUARY 2024
Bringing greater visibility, priority, and resources to women’s health and nutrition
The WTA Foundation joined forces with the Gates Foundation and Hologic to host a panel at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open focused on the most pressing health issues facing women and girls across the region and around the world.
“Every woman and girl deserves an equal opportunity to be her best—whether in school, at work or on the tennis court. We are stepping up for women in need, because when we champion each other, we all win.”
— Naomi Osaka
Former WTA World No.1, four-time Grand Slam singles champion, and new mom