Prince Harry praised Sentebale for “acting through a very difficult year” and insisted that his “personal dedication” to the charity he co-founded 16 years ago “remains as strong as ever”.
The 37-year-old Duke of Sussex, who lives in the $14.65 million Montecito mansion he shares with Meghan Markle and her two sons Archie and Lilibet, shared a joint statement about the organization with Lesotho co-founder Prince Seeiso. published as annual report †
In the foreword, the duo said, “In the face of challenges, we are both inspired by the resilience and adaptability of the vibrant communities of Lesotho and Botswana.
“We are proud of everything Sentebale has accomplished and our personal commitment remains strong.”
Despite stepping back from real life in late March 2020, Duke continues to work for charities like Sentebale, which helps vulnerable children in Lesotho, Botswana and Malawi, including those affected by extreme poverty and the epidemic. AIDS epidemic.
Prince Harry (pictured left, with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2016) praised Sentebale for “taking a step forward during a very difficult year” – stating that his “personal dedication” to the charity co-founded 16 years ago was “that much”. stay strong as always”
Prince Harry hugs Mutso, with whom he befriended, at the official opening of the new Mamohato Children’s Center in Maseru, Lesotho on 17 October 2015, on his first visit to Lesotho.
In the preface to the annual report, Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso said they believe the charity is “well positioned and ready to do its part to help children and young people thrive”.
They added: “The past year has been very difficult for many, and organizations like Sentebale have faced multiple challenges.
“We are grateful for the commitment of the entire Sentebale team to continue to provide exceptional support to children and youth in need in Lesotho and Botswana.
“The reality is that existing inequalities have deepened or worsened over the past two years… Poverty is on the rise.”
The duo explained that “the way it works” within the organization “must be continually adapted to effectively meet the most pressing and critical needs of those we serve.”
“We’ve also learned some valuable lessons from these difficult times,” they said. “It showed us the potential of a new hybrid way of working that combines face-to-face and virtual programming to help us reach more children and young people and improve our ability to provide individual support.
The 37-year-old Duke of Sussex, who lives in the $14.65 million Montecito mansion he shares with Meghan Markle and her two sons Archie and Lilibet, shared a joint statement (above) with the co-founder. when the organization publishes its annual report
Going forward, we are working to make the most of technology to deliver our programs and continue to make young people feel safe and empowered.”
The couple also spoke about the global launch of the vaccine, noting that “it’s happening too slowly and too many people are being put at risk”.
“Just as we saw with the HIV pandemic, those who need it most have fewer resources and are among the last to receive preventive care for COVID-19.
“The global launch of the vaccine has been too slow and too many risks taken.
Fortunately, vaccination rates are on the rise in the South African region, but as many in the HIV advocacy community have known for decades, we cannot hope for a pandemic to go away.
Prince Harry takes a photo of Prince Seeiso during a photo event at the Mamohao Children’s Center in Lesotho in October 2015
“Resolving a public health crisis requires resources, investment, creativity, leadership and reach.”
For the year ending August 2021, Sentebale increased revenue to £3.13m, up from £2.39m the previous year.
The amount spent on charitable activities increased from £2.5m to £2.53m in 2020.
The Duke of Sussex founded Sentebale in 2006 to help vulnerable children in Lesotho, Botswana and Malawi, including those affected by extreme poverty and the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
When Harry first visited Lesotho in 2004, publisher Tom Bradby followed suit. Since then, she and Prince Seeiso have appeared at numerous events together, including a concert on behalf of Sentebale at Kensington Palace in 2016.
In January 2020, the Duke gave an emotional speech about his decision to give up royal duties to Meghan Markle at an official private dinner at Chelsea’s Ivy in Sentebale.
The royals expressed their “great regret” at leaving the royal family, saying she and Meghan had “no choice” but to step down from their senior royal duties, but the couple promised they “won’t”.
Source: Daily Mail
