Prince Harry polo event will support people in need in the kingdom in the sky
Polo fundraiser aims to make a difference...
As part of Prince Harry's 2012 overseas tour he is set to play in a polo cup supporting his charity which helps vulnerable people in Lesotho, the distinctive mountain kingdom in Southern Africa.
Lesotho is unique in that it is the only country in the world where all of the land lies above 1,000 metres and it is also the only country in the world, completely surrounded by another (South Africa).
The prince will play in a charity fundraising fixture supporting disadvantaged people in Lesotho. The 2012 Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup in Brazil is part of the prince's royal tour this year. The prince is in Brazil from March 9 to 11 on behalf of the UK Government and his own charity, Sentebale. Prince Harry's visit to Brazil will include Rio de Janeiro and the State of Sao Paolo.
The Brazil visit comes after Prince Harry's overseas tour to Belize, The Bahamas and Jamaica this year from March 2 to 8 on behalf of The Queen as part of this year's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and comprises his first royal tour representing The Queen...
As part of his visit to Brazil the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup 2012 will take place on Sunday March 11, rounding off the royal tour.
The charity event in Campinas, Sao Paulo State features Argentinian player Nacho Figueras for the St Regis team against the prince's Sentebale charity team. It’s the third Sentebale Polo Cup match following its launch by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in Barbados in 2010 and also took place in the UK last year.
Sponsors include Jaguar Land Rover and Royal Salute as well as St Regis Hotels and Resorts, and Garrard - the jewellers and silversmith.
Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso launched the annual polo event to raise funds and awareness for Sentebale's work supporting sick and deprived children in Lesotho.
The charity supports victims of poverty and also HIV/Aids and focuses on sustainable aid, employing business strategies...
The charity's current aims are to provide long-term funding and support of small organisations in Lesotho and especially care for orphans and disadvantaged children, including those with special needs. As well as healthcare the Sentebale charity provides education and skills training to support sustainable development... including training and support for the management of partner projects in the mountain country.
The charity says it is concentrating on a dedicated results orientated approach, tying all projects into a business plan that is carefully assessed to maximise effectiveness and sustainability...
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