Nike+ Run to the Beat for War Child UK

War Child UK in their own words "...provide medical care, sanctuary and counselling to girls who have been the victim of sexual violence; create safe havens where children can escape the dangers of life on the streets after war has forced them to leave home; rebuild schools destroyed by war and get kids out of army uniforms and into school ones; help children get their voices heard and their rights met ? helping local people to protect their children better."

The charity is based in North London and operates in Afghanistan, Iraq, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria and Uganda.