Prince Harry African Charity Accused Of Abuse Towards Tribespeople | Kinsey Schofield | Cristo
Summary
TLDRThe Mail on Sunday reports deeply disturbing accusations of violence, rape, and torture by guards working for African Parks, a conservation charity Prince Harry was president of for 6 years. The victims are indigenous tribespeople in the Republic of Congo. Harry's team says he escalated the allegations to African Parks' leadership to address. The charity claims zero tolerance for abuse and an external review is underway. His name brings attention, but without palace staff he may lack oversight on associations. Even royals accepting questionable donations proves assistance doesn't prevent controversy. When celebrities support charities they must prepare to have their brands tied to scandals if allegations emerge.
Takeaways
- 😱 The African Parks charity that Prince Harry helps run has been accused of violence and abuse against indigenous people in Africa.
- 👀 The Mail on Sunday reported disturbing allegations of beatings, rape and torture by charity guards in the Congo rainforests.
- 😨 Victim testimonies detail horrific abuses against the Ba'Aka people living in the forests where the charity operates.
- 😠 Campaigners claim they warned the charity of abuse years ago but nothing was done.
- 😥 Tourists pay thousands to see gorillas as indigenous people suffer abuse nearby.
- 😣 Prince Harry was president of African Parks for 6 years before recently joining the board of directors.
- 🤔 His ties to the charity brought the allegations to light, but it's unclear if he was aware of the abuses.
- 😯 Harry's team says they escalated the claims to African Parks leadership when he found out.
- 🤨 Without palace staff, Harry may lack oversight to spot and address controversies with associated charities.
- 😕 Famous names tied to charities take heat when scandals emerge, reinforcing need for vigilance.
Q & A
What are the allegations against the African Parks charity that Prince Harry is involved with?
-The allegations are that guards managed and paid by the African Parks charity have engaged in beating, rape, and torture of indigenous people living in the rainforests of the Republic of Congo.
How long was Prince Harry the president of African Parks?
-Prince Harry was the president of African Parks for 6 years before being elevated to its governing board of directors.
How has Prince Harry responded to the allegations against African Parks?
-Prince Harry escalated the allegations to the CEO and chairman of the board of African Parks when he became aware of them. He acknowledges that those are the appropriate people to handle next steps.
What steps has African Parks said they will take in response to the allegations?
-African Parks says they have a zero tolerance policy for any form of abuse. They have appointed an external law firm to assess the veracity of the allegations and say any new allegations will form part of this ongoing review.
Is it fair to tie Prince Harry's name to the allegations against African Parks?
-While Harry likely had no direct knowledge of the alleged atrocities, as a director putting his name to the charity, he does bear some responsibility for being aware of its actions.
How might things have been different if Harry was still a working royal?
-If still a working royal, Harry would have had a team staying on top of issues with his charities. The allegations may have been addressed sooner before reaching the level of media attention.
Does the involvement of Prince Harry's name help or hurt in this situation?
-His fame draws more attention to the situation which could help create change. But it also ties his reputation to the controversy.
Have there been similar allegations against other charities previously?
-Yes, other major charities like Oxfam have faced allegations of abuse by people working under their organization in the past.
Should Prince Harry have known more about African Parks' actions on the ground?
-As a director and public face, Harry had some responsibility to be aware of African Parks' frontline activities, even if not directly involved.
What lessons should Prince Harry and others take from this situation?
-Thorough vetting and oversight is essential for any charity you associate with. Accept that you become tied to both its good works and controversies.
Outlines
😮 Harry's Africa charity accused of abuse
The Mail on Sunday reports that Prince Harry's conservation charity African Parks has been accused of overseeing guards that committed abuse, rape, and torture of indigenous tribespeople in the Republic of Congo rainforests. The allegations are disturbing. Harry was the charity's president for 6 years and now sits on its board. His team has passed on the allegations to African Parks leadership to address.
👀 Charity and Harry respond, investigation underway
Both Harry's team and African Parks have responded, claiming zero tolerance for abuse and launching an external investigation. The reporting may spur positive change. Harry's involvement also elevated this issue. But it raises questions about his judgment post-Royal Family regarding vetting the charities he lends his name to.
💡 Lessons on charity controversy for royals
While being a royal comes with oversight that may prevent controversies like this, it doesn't eliminate risk, as seen in past charity scandals involving royals. There are lessons here for any high-profile person supporting a charity - you become the face of both the good and the bad done under that charity's auspices.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Charity
💡Allegations
💡Indigenous
💡Royal
💡President
💡Director
💡Conservation
💡Response
💡Investigation
💡Judgment
Highlights
Kinsey is in the process of putting on her eyelashes during a radio interview, highlighting the behind-the-scenes aspects of media appearances.
Discussion on the criticism Kinsey faces on the internet about her fake eyelashes, showcasing the personal scrutiny public figures can face.
Critique of the negative and vile comments directed towards Megan and Harry lovers, pointing out the harshness of online discourse.
The story of Prince Harry's charity, African Parks, being accused of serious human rights abuses, underlining the impact of celebrity endorsements on charitable organizations.
Prince Harry's elevated role in the African Parks charity and the allegations of rape and torture by its operatives, highlighting the responsibilities of public figures in charitable activities.
The Mail on Sunday's investigation into the atrocities committed by guards associated with African Parks, emphasizing the role of investigative journalism in uncovering abuses.
Prince Harry's immediate action upon learning about the allegations against African Parks, showing his response to crisis situations.
African Parks' zero tolerance policy and the steps they claim to be taking in response to the allegations, illustrating organizational responses to crisis.
The potential impact of Prince Harry's association with African Parks on the charity's visibility and scrutiny, demonstrating the double-edged sword of celebrity involvement in philanthropy.
The discussion around whether it's fair to tie Prince Harry's name to the controversies of the charities he's involved with, questioning the accountability of public figures.
Kinsey's reflection on the protective umbrella of the royal family and how it could have prevented the controversy, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks of royal oversight.
The mention of other charities facing similar allegations, broadening the discussion to the wider issue of misconduct within philanthropic organizations.
The conversation shifts to the importance of due diligence and the responsibility of celebrities to be aware of the activities of the charities they endorse.
The potential for positive change through increased scrutiny, emphasizing the role of public and media attention in reforming charitable practices.
Reflections on past controversies involving royal family members and charities, offering historical context and lessons learned.
Transcripts
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[Music]
Roundup kiny scoffield is here morning
Kinsey hello I'm not done putting my
eyelashes on so I'm I'm here I'm just
it's there's just a process we're
working on oh all right well in your own
time so are they both on now they're on
now let's just pray that one doesn't fly
off in the middle of this thing I I I
would never have known you wore false
eyelashes but you've referen them a
couple of times I thought that you just
had very very full eyelashes just
naturally well that's nice of you to say
because the internet has given me plenty
of feedback about my fake lashes have
they in what way what do they say about
your fake
lashes that they don't like them but
what do they know what do they know what
on Earth do they know about your fake
lashes and besides which I think that
those are really because they go after
you for a lot of things things that you
say about the Royals and let's be honest
a lot of the Megan and Harry lovers are
utterly vile I mean some of the things
that are being said about the the
Princess of Wales and her hospital
treatment and all of that stuff at the
moment by them is absolutely repellent
it's awful so I would have thought
there's a lot to go after you about with
what you say so it seems so desperate
that they they're not only going after
to what you say but they're also going
after to your eyelashes how
strange yeah I'm # blessed God you I'm
I'm super lucky yeah um so how are you
I'm good how are you today I'm fine
thank you so there are a few Royal
stories around today but the one that I
want to uh start with which is slightly
uh unfortunate is it's actually about
Harry me and you sent this to me last
night you know I was in a bar I was
being trendy last night I was out with
young people in a bar you know cuz I'm
down with young young people having a
little boogie dance you look like you
look you look pained by that thought
Kinsey no not at all I was I'm visually
stimulated by it I'm probably gonna
dream of it tonight bless you good God I
have a sleeping tablet before r i bless
you okay Harry's Africa charity Rangers
and I quote here raped and beat tribes
people tribes people I mean it is the
most most
astonishing headline it's an exclusive
by the mail on Sunday and they are
saying that the leading conservation
charity that Prince Harry helps run has
been accused of operating and get this
an armed militia engaged in beating rape
and torture of indigenous people in
Africa the mail on Sunday have
discovered and this is in the Republic
of Congo horrific evidence of
intimidation in the
rainforests by guards managed and paid
by the African Parks charity Prince
Harry was its president for six years
until elevated to its governing board of
directors it's been it's backed by a
billionaire it manages huge s of forests
and national parks in Partnerships with
governments but the male on Sunday have
found firsthand testimonies of
atrocities inflicted on the backa which
is an indigenous uh people within that
area I mean this
is absolutely staggering isn't it it is
but because it's such a gentle uh topic
I don't I'm not going to give my opinion
on it um I'll just regurgitate the story
that there was an investigation by the
mail on Sunday uh and they do say that
they discovered deeply disturbing
accusations of violence rape and torture
of indigenous people in rainforests of
the Republic of Congo by guards managed
and paid for by the African pars charity
um now Prince Harry was its president
for six years he was promoted recently
to the governing board of directors and
um no I I think that this is obviously a
a very upsetting story it it has a lot
of people shocked um Prince Harry has
acknowledged it through archwell they
told the mail that when Harry became
aware of these serious allegations he
immediately escalated them to the CEO
and chairman of the board of African
Parks they say that those are the
appropriate people to handle next steps
I think that they're you know
immediately trying to say don't don't
look to us for updates because we'
passed the buck onto to somebody that
can actually make the change uh in a
formal statement responding to the mail
on Sunday's investigation African Park
said that they have a zero tolerance
policy for any form of abuse and they
are committed to upholding the rights of
local and Indigenous people uh obviously
those are some clean responses probably
looked through by three or four
different attorneys um but hopefully
this particular article will move things
forward and truly help to make some
change because it sounds like these
people have
experienced what you know Harry accepted
an award last week uh when he accepted
the Living Legends Aviation award one
this charity is one of the Charities
that they credited for to justify his
life as a living legend so you know
they've really got to make things right
here if the if these allegations are
true the charity is also saying that
they've taken active steps to address
these allegations they've appointed an
external Law Firm to assess their
veracity any new allegations including
those cited in this argu article uh
which I you and I just quoted from will
form part of this ongoing
review because some of these allegations
I mean it's seven pages of uh the mail
on Sunday is in there where um it talks
about a backa villager being handcuffed
and whipped in front of his crying
children um campaigners are saying that
they were warned of this abuse the
charity was warned years ago uh
apparently they have tourists paying
£10,000 to watch gorillas in the
rainforest another story here of how an
African Parks guard um of an alleged
victim here raped me as I held on to my
baby then I was paid
£500 compensation so they really do need
to get to the bottom of it they are
saying that they are going to my
question for you though and I realize
you don't want to sort of comment either
way on the details and I think that's
fair fa but is it fair to um how how
fair is it to tie Prince Harry to this
because I I think it is fair to say
clearly he would have had no idea that
his involvement in this charity would in
any way lead to any kind of connection
to these sorts of horrific activities so
is it unfair to tie his name to this so
much or if he is a director and he's
putting his name to this stuff does it
show that perhaps he should have you
know that that that when you are someone
in the public eye of his stature or
anyone's who's in the public eye that
maybe you know you need to know what
that entails you need to know what that
charity you're putting your name to is
actually
doing in the grand scheme of things I
think his name being associated with the
charity is a blessing because it's
elevated it to the level that it has I
think things like this happen every day
all over the world unfortunately and
because Prince Harry's name is
associated with it it landed on the
front page of the mail on Sunday and
it's being taken very
seriously you know does Harry need to be
more invested and associated in the
things that are attached to his name I
tell you that this is a good example of
how
Harry um you know how I question Harry's
judgment away from the British royal
family because if he were still working
within that umbrella there would be a
team of individuals that would stay on
top of these issues um and and it
wouldn't have gotten to this point we're
going to talk about another story later
where one of Charles's Charities has
somebody that is in in a questionable
position that's not something that have
could have been stopped six months from
now the conversation we're having about
Harry's charity could have that that
that could have been nipped in the butt
a long time ago because Harry would have
had people that worked for him within
the palace that would have been staying
on top of any sort of allegations like
this to ensure that they weren't true
that you know Harry would have released
a statement before the mail on Sunday
would have released this article and
said this is this is egregious and and
he was you know like he was appalled and
and didn't um didn't realize the the
severity of of the issue you know I just
think that if he was still under the
protective umbrella of the palace that
this it wouldn't have gotten to this
point but at the same time I see the
value in his name being associated with
it because we're go we're talking about
it and things might actually change yeah
I I I I get what you're saying and of
course although you're right to say that
having that layer of Royal protection
might have meant that he would have been
given awareness of of these allegations
a lot sooner that do that isn't always
the case I mean I remember you and I
joking about the story of the then
Prince Charles
accepting um bags carrier bags full of
cash for the prince's trust which at the
time um you know was was was was
horrifically misjudged I think I can't
remember what was it a Harold's bag full
of cash it wasn't a her's bag but it was
similar to it yeah for Mason or it was
some it was some like Jui story l a
carrier bag just like full of Euros or
something that he was given and so that
didn't stop that controversy Happening
by him being a part of uh you know CD
member of the royal family which of
course Harry no longer is so I I think
there's a real lesson here in if you're
going to put your name to a charity like
this you need to accept that that you
then as you have pointed out become the
face and the name of the great things
that charity does and you can elevate it
but also then if there are allegations
and of course this isn't the only
charity that there have been allegations
like this there have been allegations in
the past for Oxfam and various other
Charities as well where horrific things
have been happening on the front line if
your face is is associated with that
charity your face is going to be
associated with the bad things as
well
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