Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archwell Foundation has raised quite a few bucks, $13 million to be precise with $3 million having been distributed.
Harry And Meghan’s Archwell ‘Raised $13million And Distributed $3million In Grants,’ Says Omid Scobie
And as part of that process, the Sussexes have given back to a variety of causes including women’s organisations in Afghanistan, as well as helping those dealing with the war in Ukraine.
One such grant allowed relief to be given across the country, as well as to neighbouring ones where many people had fled. With that being said, those close to the Sussexes wanted to make sure that their contribution was highlighted.
Royal biographer Omid Scobie went so far as to state that Archwell has used 23 percent of its revenue in various causes. In his comments, he said: “In their first year of operation they raised $13million and distributed $3million in grants.”
In addition, the couple is allocating funds to create a better digital environment. The Duchess of Sussex has personally selected some initiatives, including the offering of free hair braiding in Antioch, Tennessee.
Not only that, but after visiting the Uvalde memorial service following the mass shooting, she also decided to build a playground for the neighborhood kids she observed grieving. And to top it all off, proceeds from Harry’s memoir will be directed towards charities in some way.
The response on social media was mixed. While a certain subset of people felt that the Sussexes should be doing more, others praised them on the basis that they were not being subsidized by the UK tax payer like the firm.
One person wrote: “At least they are not relying on the public purse any more. They are responsible for their own work and wealth. Shame the other lazy lot in the UK palaces cant do the same.”
If the Sussexes continue to give back, then that should go some way to improving their public image. So there you have it folks. What did you think about this? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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