Novak Djokovic Foundation awarded the Golden Plaque in Serbia
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Novak Djokovic's Foundation received a Golden Plaque in Serbia for their work in the country.
Djokovic is an exceptional tennis player. In fact, he's one of the greatest tennis players of all time, having won 21 Grand Slam titles. But he's also a great human being.
He grew up in Serbia during a time when his country was bombarded, which wasn't an easy experience for Djokovic and his family. Maybe that's also one of the reasons why he's a big patriot.
Djokovic loves giving back to Serbia and to local communities in the country. He has earned tens of millions of dollars during his tennis career, and in an attempt to give back, he launched his own foundation.
He established it already in 2007 to help kids from underprivileged communities. Now, after 15 years of hard work, Djokovic and his foundation were recognized by a Golden Plaque. "My Serbia" organization awarded the plaque, and also released an official statement.
"Our children learn to love and respect themselves, others, and the world they live in. Early education is the foundation upon which they will stand for the rest of their lives, and the foundation for the future of our world."
"The goal of the benefactor action is to encourage organizations and individuals in Serbia to invest in the development of the community where they live and work, to protect the environment, as well as to help citizens who need help."
"Also, the goal is to encourage companies operating in Serbia to be socially responsible and to contribute to improving the lives of their employees, their families and society as a whole."
Djokovic's foundation reacted to receiving the Golden Plaque with a post on social media.
"We are honored to have received the “Benefactor” Golden Plaque and to be part of this great exhibition. Recognitions like this are an incentive for us to continue to work with even more devotion and love."
