Every month,Meghan Markleand Prince Harry shine a spotlight on a different group of inspiring charities. For the month of August, theyasked the public for suggestions on grassroots organizations making a differencein the world.
On Monday, the royal couplerevealed on their Instagramthe 15 people, organizations and causes that made the final cut. The global selection includesBeyond Blue, an Australian mental health support group,Lion Guardians, a lion conservation initiative in Kenya,Free Wheelchair Mission, a California-based wheelchair provision group andTiny Tickers, a British charity caring for babies with serious heart conditions.
One of the 15 organizations chosen isRafiki Mwema, a Kenyan charity helping children who have been victims of sexual abuse. The charity couldn’t contain their joy at being included in the royal edit, commenting alongside the announcement: “We are actually in complete shock that you have chosen us!! THANK YOU for shining the light on the smaller orgs who would not have a chance without your help!”
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Another charity,Art of Hopewho provide trauma and PTSD support to Syrian refugees using art therapy also commented: “We are so honored to be featured. Thank you to the entire royal family for their support toward mental health.”
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For the month of July, the coupleshined a light on environmental causes, featuring the 16-year-old climate and environmentalist activistGreta Thunberg, renowned ethologistDr. Jane Goodalland wildlife conservationists such asElephants Without Borders.
In June, theyput the spotlight on the LGBTQ+ communityto honor Pride Month. They included photos of Harry’s late motherPrincess Dianaand featured accounts such asThe Trevor Project,Stonewall UK,SAGEand artistRuben Guadalupe Marquez. In May, theylaunched the concept with mental health as their focus.
In a message of thanks for all those who contributed their ideas, the couple wrote: “Thank you for being part of this collective conversation with us; we hope everyone has enjoyed discovering many of these accounts and engaging with each other on how we can all be Forces For Change.”
source: people.com
