When it was set up: November 2007

What it does: Helps children with facial deformities and cleft lips and palates. In Singapore, the organisation concentrates on post-operative care such as speech therapy and counselling.

Coming soon: Ballet performance by Dance Spectrum International students on Dec 5. All of the proceeds go to Operation Smile Singapore.

Web address: www.singapore.operationsmile.org

When it was set up: May 2006

What it does: Improve the survival and cure rates of children with cancer in Singapore and the region. It hopes to achieve this via a partnership with

St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis in the United States, National University Hospital (NUH), and National University of Singapore. It set up the Viva-University Children's Cancer Centre at NUH.

Coming soon: Third St Jude-Viva Forum on Paediatric Oncology, March 4 to 6

Web address: www.viva.sg

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

When it was set up: April 2003

What it does: Grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Wishes fall into four main categories: to have something, be somebody, go somewhere, or meet someone special. For example, children have asked for laptops, wheelchairs, and trips to Disneyland.

Coming soon: Charity golf tournament on May 14. All proceeds go to Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Web address: www.makeawish.org.sg