Prince Harry has officially stepped down as the patron of Sentebale, a charity he co-founded in 2006, following a troubling breakdown between the charity's board of trustees and its chair. In a move to express solidarity with the charity's remaining trustees, Harry and fellow patron, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, announced their resignation stating that the situation became untenable for them.
Prince Harry Resigns from Charity He Co-Founded Amid Board Disputes
Prince Harry Resigns from Charity He Co-Founded Amid Board Disputes
In a significant shift, Prince Harry steps down as patron of Sentebale to support departing trustees following ongoing board tensions.
The charity, which focuses on aiding communities affected by the HIV pandemic in Lesotho—one of the world’s poorest countries—has faced recent leadership conflicts leading to the resignation of five out of nine trustees. These trustees voiced their concerns about the board’s chair, Sophie Chandauka, revealing they lost trust in her leadership. They claimed that Chandauka responded to their calls for her resignation with a lawsuit intended to prevent a vote of no confidence against her.
Harry expressed sadness over the unavoidable decision, emphasizing their responsibility toward Sentebale's beneficiaries. The charity has expanded its work beyond Lesotho into Botswana, and aims to address issues like substance and abuse, and gender violence among the youth. The developments within the charity have resulted in a shocking turn of events, showcasing the often tumultuous nature of charity governance.
Harry expressed sadness over the unavoidable decision, emphasizing their responsibility toward Sentebale's beneficiaries. The charity has expanded its work beyond Lesotho into Botswana, and aims to address issues like substance and abuse, and gender violence among the youth. The developments within the charity have resulted in a shocking turn of events, showcasing the often tumultuous nature of charity governance.
