Archewell shifts the program to a permanent home with new funding
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have moved their Parents Network program to the nonprofit group ParentsTogether. The project, which started back in 2022, focuses on protecting children from online harm. In October 2025, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex first announced a partnership between the two organizations, transferring ParentsTogether full control of the network, including systems, processes, brand identity, and creative materials. Meanwhile, Archewell provided a cash grant to support the first year of operations, and additional funding has been reserved to assist with future expansion.
The couple remains linked while Archewell changes structure
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to stay involved with the Parents Network, although their exact roles have not been confirmed. A source from Archewell said that the decision follows a pattern used for other initiatives such as the Invictus Games and Travalyst. In those initiatives, the foundation develops projects before passing them on to standalone organizations.
The same source explained that ParentsTogether already works closely with affected families and is well ready to manage the project entirely. The transfer comes as Archewell marks its fifth anniversary and adopts a fiscal sponsorship structure under the new name Archewell Philanthropies.
“ParentsTogether has built trusted relationships with many of these families over years, and their expertise makes them the ideal permanent home for The Parents Network,” the Archewell source said.
Parents Network continues mission to support families facing online risks
The change also includes staff reductions at Archewell, which the organization described as inevitable during restructuring. The Parents Network was originally formed for families in the United States who lost children to suicide linked to social media or who have had their children harmed by Internet spaces.
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Meanwhile, both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle started the year by advocating for children’s online safety. The pair joined authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price in a public discussion about their new book, “The Amazing Generation.” During their conversation, they praised the research and remarked on the dangers of digital overuse for children and teenagers.
