Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board
Summary
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, a charity involved in managing wildlife reserves in Africa, following reports of human rights abuses by its rangers. He remains a supporter of the charity’s goals and continues his involvement in conservation efforts.Key Facts
- Prince Harry was president of African Parks for six years and joined its board in 2023.
- African Parks manages about 20 national parks across 12 African countries.
- An independent investigation found that some rangers employed by African Parks committed abuses against indigenous people in Congo-Brazzaville.
- The charity has since improved its safety and protection policies.
- Prince Harry’s resignation came soon after his announced move with his family from California to the UK.
- He participated in the 500 Elephants project, which involved moving elephants to safer areas to protect them from poaching.
- The charity praised Prince Harry for raising global awareness of conservation and promoting support for its work.
- Prince Harry and Meghan plan to return to the UK, but their security and future roles remain uncertain.
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