Civil society, big business and the South African Government have teamed up to promote family health and create awareness around polio, HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis (TB) and non-communicable diseases.

Tennis champion's foundation provides tennis and skill development in schools, after-school programmes, meals for more than 750 kids daily, and a dedicated school for children with disabilities.

Clever organisations will realise that regular interactions with stakeholders on CSR initiatives can also assist them in identifying trends in the market and introducing new innovations.

The Feel Good Project is about more than creating hope for a brighter future. Its primary objective is to offer unemployed South Africans the practical skills and experience that can secure them employment.

Fairtrade-accredited wine uses trade rather than aid to enhance the lives of wine-farm workers. The Children's Trust fundraiser spreads optimism by supporting a tasty and innovative charity drive to raise funds for children's health.

Funds raised by four Thomson Reuters hikers in their ascent of Kilimanjaro have allowed for a significant boost to the continuous supply of food, shelter and education for 130 Aids orphans and former street children.