he Duke of Sussex is because of saddle up for an annual polo event in Aspen, Colorado, to boost funds and consciousness for his charity Sentebale.
Harry will play on the Sentebale Group, joined by his longtime good friend and the charity’s ambassador: Argentine polo participant Nacho Figueras.
They’re because of battle it out in opposition to the Royal Salute and the US Polo Assn groups in a spherical robin event.
The Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup is held yearly on the Aspen Valley Polo Membership, and serves because the single-largest fundraising occasion for the charity to advance its mission on behalf of younger folks throughout Lesotho and Botswana.
It’s unclear whether or not the Duchess of Sussex shall be attending the event to cheer on her husband.
Sentable was arrange in 2006 by Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.
The charity works with kids and younger folks in southern Africa whose lives have been affected by excessive poverty, inequality, HIV/AIDS and, extra just lately, Covid-19.
Forward of the occasion, Harry stated: “We’re delighted to return as soon as once more to the gorgeous grounds of Aspen Valley Polo Membership for the annual Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup.
“Sixteen years in the past, Prince Seeiso and I based Sentebale in honour of our moms’ work in HIV, and named after my mum’s favorite flower, the ‘forget-me-not’ in Sesotho, representing our dedication to at all times remembering and advocating for these in want.
“We’re all happy with the assist we’re in a position to give the younger folks of Lesotho and Botswana to really feel empowered, wholesome, resilient, and in a position to thrive.
“The funds raised this 12 months shall be invested in these communities at a vital time, as inequalities have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
“We’re enormously grateful to our companions and supporters right here immediately, particularly our long-standing title sponsor, ISPS Handa, for making the day attainable.”
Dr Haruhisa Handa, founding father of worldwide sports activities promotion society, ISPS Handa, stated the work finished by Harry and Prince Seeiso had “modified the panorama for the care of these affected by HIV/AIDS in Lesotho and past”.
Sentebale’s 2021 Annual Report, printed this 12 months, highlighted the socio-economic impression Covid-19 has had on people, organisations and communities throughout Lesotho and Botswana.
The 2 African nations have the second and fourth-highest prevalence charges of HIV on the planet respectively, and the report highlighted how most of the challenges kids and younger folks face have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
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