Harry and Meghan: Charitable family campaign before Thanksgiving!

Harry and Meghan: Charitable family campaign before Thanksgiving!

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan once again show their helpful side: Together with their children Archie and Lilibet, the royals actively helped in a shared kitchen in Los Angeles. The outreach took place in the kitchen of Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA), where the family prepared meals for those in need. This joyful moment laid the foundation for a pre-celebration that leads into the momentous days surrounding Thanksgiving.

As they worked at the long table in rubber gloves and aprons, they chopped dough, vegetables and other ingredients to create a hot meal. Their motto was: “Let yourself be seen, do good” – a fitting motto that illustrates the intention of the mission. The pictures from this family program were shared in an Instagram story and on the website of their Archewell foundation, which attracted additional attention because the couple has always been committed to social commitment. The campaign aimed to “put compassion into action” and support communities both locally and globally. Pure parental initiative!

The Archewell Foundation and its challenges

But there is also news to report in the background: The Archewell Foundation, which was founded by Harry and Meghan, has recently had to overcome some hurdles. Although there were initially problems with a non-payment, the foundation is now back on track. A spokesperson confirmed that all required payments were made promptly and correctly after a check was sent that initially bounced. This means that the foundation, which has been active since it was founded in 2020, will once again successfully collect and use money.

There were rumblings because the annual registration fee of $200 had not been paid on time. This meant that the foundation was temporarily unable to acquire or spend funds. A source clarified that all necessary documents have been submitted without errors and good progress is being made.

Charity as a key to community

Charities are a mainstay of the social system, not only in Northern Germany but worldwide. They offer urgently needed support in emergencies such as illness, poverty or hunger. “Our Big Kitchen” is no exception and is gratefully received by the local people. Organizations such as the German Red Cross, churches and local food bank initiatives have become more important in recent years. In 2023 alone, global humanitarian aid payments amounted to around $43.4 billion, which clearly shows the need for such facilities.

In Germany, private individuals and foundations are involved in a variety of charitable purposes. In 2023, almost 5 billion euros in private donations flowed, with the majority of the focus being on humanitarian aid. A notable proportion of this (75.2%) went to support for children, young people and emergency and disaster relief. Local initiatives such as the “Tafeln”, which distribute rescued food to those in need, are also an important part of the German welfare system.

Overall, Harry and Meghan's commitment shows that helping the community is very important and that it is time to set a good example. The family not only helps strengthen the community on their doorstep, but also sends a powerful message to people worldwide.

If you would like to find out more about the last mission of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, you will find detailed reports on North24 and information about the Archewell Foundation Gala. For a comprehensive overview of the role of charities in society, it's worth taking a look Statista.