Prince Harry's departure from Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded, has been overshadowed by a bitter dispute within the organization. The charity's chairwoman alleges Prince Harry sought to undermine the charity and accuse the Duke of creating a 'toxic' environment.
Prince Harry 's departure from Sentebale , the African charity he founded nearly 20 years ago, has been marred by a bitter dispute. Dr Sophie Chandauka, the chairwoman of the Lesotho-based charity, has accused the Duke of Sussex of attempting to undermine the organization and force its failure. Chandauka claimed Prince Harry wanted to 'force a failure' at Sentebale 'and then come to the rescue'.
This dramatic allegation comes amidst a turbulent period for the charity, with several trustees resigning after a clash over fundraising strategies. Chandauka has alleged that Harry and Meghan Markle's global persona posed a significant risk to Sentebale's mission, stating that his brand was 'the number one risk' for the organization. The charity was established in 2006 by Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to support young people and children in southern Africa, particularly those affected by HIV and AIDS. However, tensions within the organization escalated in recent months, culminating in the resignation of five trustees who expressed a lack of confidence in Chandauka's leadership. The departing trustees accused the chairwoman of poor governance and creating a hostile work environment. Chandauka countered these allegations by alleging 'poor governance, weak executive management, abuse of power, bullying, harassment, misogyny, misogynoir' within the charity. She claims she reported these issues to the Charity Commission and a High Court injunction was issued to prevent her removal from the organization. The dispute highlights a growing tension between Harry's desire to use his platform to bring attention to Sentebale's work and the charity's need to maintain independence and its focus on its mission. Harry and Prince Seeiso expressed their 'heavy hearts' in a joint statement, emphasizing their support for the departing trustees and the decision to step back from their roles as patrons until further notice. The situation has raised concerns about Sentebale's future and the impact on the vulnerable communities it serves
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