Narration of 'Hope Starts Here'

To mark Earth Day on 22/04/2021, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, narrated a special re-release of the conservation video “Hope Starts Here” for African Parks, a non-profit organization focused on wildlife conservation and protected area management across Africa. The video highlighted ongoing conservation efforts in several national parks managed by African Parks, emphasizing biodiversity protection and community engagement. Prince Harry has been associated with African Parks since 2016, when he became President of the organization. His narration for the Earth Day release contributed to raising awareness about environmental conservation challenges and the importance of long-term stewardship of natural ecosystems. The video showcased landscapes, wildlife, and conservation teams working across multiple African countries, reinforcing the organization’s operational presence on the continent. African Parks manages more than a dozen protected areas across countries including Rwanda, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The “Hope Starts Here” video was originally produced to illustrate the organization’s conservation model, and its re-release on Earth Day aligned with global environmental awareness efforts observed annually on 22 April. The Earth Day 2021 release formed part of broader digital campaigns by conservation groups and public figures aimed at increasing engagement with environmental issues. Prince Harry’s involvement reflected his continued public support for conservation initiatives and his longstanding connection to environmental work in Africa.