UNICEF
For 60 years UNICEF has been the world's leader for children, working on the ground in 156 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF helps children receive the support, health care and education they need to cope with the threats of childhood poverty - such as preventable disease or malnutrition - and grow up to become healthy adults. www.unicef.org.uk

Sentebale
Sentebale is a dynamic new charity with a mission to transform the lives of Lesotho's orphans and vulnerable children. The name Sentebale means "forget me not" which is also the charity's call to action. It was founded by Prince Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso in memory of their campaigning mothers to help the forgotten victims of poverty and of the HIV/Aids epidemic ravaging this small mountain kingdom. www.sentebale.org

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund
The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund was founded by Mr Mandela in 1994. He committed one-third of his annual Presidential salary to found and perpetuate the Fund - R150,000 each year for five years. Mr Mandela's vision was to protect, nurture and develop the next generation of South Africans, to ensure a better life for them and a stronger future for the country he loved. www.mandela-children.org.uk

Touch Africa - Making a difference
The Touch Africa initiative was started by Mike Glover, owner of Eastern Cape based Red Cherry Adventures. The concept was borne out of Enduro Africa. Seeing the enormous need in the areas through which the Enduro Africa ride took place, Touch Africa was established to address some of the many problems encountered by the local community en route. www.touchafrica.info