Ambassador of HOPE
In August 2023, the Global Movement of Hope in Canada honoured Kelly Markey with the coveted title of Hope Ambassador—a distinction awarded on merit for her extraordinary global impact.
Lighting up the Billboards in Time Square NYC
Her groundbreaking book on suicide awareness and prevention, winner of Book of the Year and showcased on New York Times Square Boulevard, has saved lives and ignited change worldwide. As a continued Beacon of Hope, Kelly shines a powerful light on social awareness, inspiring resilience, compassion, and transformation across the globe.
Visit to The HOPE Diamond
Visiting the Hope Diamond at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. in September 2024, was a powerful experience that goes beyond admiring a remarkable gem. The Hope Diamond, renowned for its stunning deep blue hue and storied history, symbolizes both resilience and transformation.
Its journey—from its origins in India to its current place as a centrepiece of the museum’s collection—mirrors the profound impact that resilience and hope can have on our world.
This visit aligns deeply with the vision and mission of the Beacon of Hope initiative, which champions social change on a global scale.
Just as the Hope Diamond has transcended borders and time, our mission seeks to inspire and enact meaningful change by fostering hope and resilience in communities around the world. The diamond’s ability to captivate and inspire reflects our commitment to driving progress and advocating for social justice.
By drawing on the symbolism of the Hope Diamond, the Beacon of Hope mission reinforces its dedication to creating a world where hope and action pave the way for a brighter future. Just as the diamond’s journey embodies a legacy of transformation and renewal, our work strives to ignite a global movement towards positive social change.
And no coincidence that my forefathers originated from India.
About Kelly Markey
Bestselling Author, Global Hope Ambassador, and award-winning change maker—celebrated on New York Times Square for transforming lives worldwide. Founder of Beacon of Hope Mission and Markey Writing Academy.
- CEO of Markey Writing Academy (Global Publishing House)
- Founder of Beacon of Hope and Social Change Mission
- Kelly Markey is a 5 x international bestselling and award-winning author.
- Finalist for Woman Changing the World Award in London.
- Winner of Top Executive – IAOTP in New York.
- A brand ambassador for Global Movement of Hope in Canada.
- Winner of Top Book of the year in New York for “The Life of Jayandra”
- Nominated for KWE kingdom culture award in Australia.
- “Echoes of humanity” book was the FINALIST for book of the year in Australia.
- Beacon of Hope Mission board in New York awarded Kelly Markey with the diamond award of excellence for being a global catalyst for hope and change.
- Nominated by Lifeline for the Queen book award in South Africa.
- Global philanthropist, one of her long-term partnerships is with Lifeline: Zululand.
- Featured on New York Times Square Billboard.
Kelly Markey has garnered and international network of avid readers and supporters - Markey Writing Academy nominated for Global Publisher of the Year Award by Australian CB Awards.
At Markey Writing Academy and Beacon of Hope we are dedicated to uplifting narratives and empowering voices to inspire positive social change. We believe in the transformative power of stories to foster empathy, understanding, and action. To call Kelly Markey an author is to call the ocean a puddle—it simply doesn’t capture her depth!
Kelly does not merely write; she weaves universes. Her words are not ink on paper but soul stitches, threading hope through the hearts of the broken, the brave, and the becoming. What she creates does not just cross genres—it leaps across them like a symphony that refuses to be confined to one note. Her stories are not bound by borders; they soar beyond them, like dandelion seeds riding the breath of the globe, planting truth and transformation in every corner they land.
From the quiet strength of Durban’s shores to the bustling heartbeat of Dubai, from the ancient sands of Egypt to the sacred soil of Bali, Kelly’s voice echoes across continents like a sacred drumbeat—steady, healing, unforgettable. Each book is not just a title on a shelf; it’s a lifeboat for someone drowning in silence. Her words are embers—soft enough to warm a soul, fierce enough to ignite a revolution. This is not just literature. This is legacy. You can be part of this legacy if you want to be a BEACON OF HOPE?