In 2017, Dr. Clive Kelly travelled to South Sudan, to meet his colleague and 37 young South Sudanese refugees. Three years earlier, they had fled to Kenya due to civil war in their homeland. They communicated their mission to gain an education they could eventually bring back to South Sudan to share with others with limited access to schooling. Dr. Kelly committed to building a school in their district of Wau if they completed their studies in Kenya, funding their education, accommodation, and living expenses. They proved to be diligent students, and as a result, Dr. Kelly established the "Kelly Academy of Hope" (HOPE HOUSE), which opened in early 2024 with a handful of pupils. The academy has expanded to accommodate 178 children and employs 7 teachers across 6 primary school classes.
The same year, Dr. Clive Kelly visited Uganda, where a friend rescued twelve young orphans from the sewers under the city of Mbale. These children wore rags, scavenged for food, and were at risk of exploitation. Dr. Kelly agreed to assess and treat their medical issues and provided ongoing support for the children until they could become independent. Recognising the need for additional support for vulnerable children, (KELAH HOUSE) was established as a community children’s charity in Mbale. This charity aims to accommodate, clothe, feed, and educate these young boys and girls until they reach the age of sixteen. Humanitarian and academic, Dr. Clive Kelly envisions providing affordable education to equal numbers of girls and boys in these areas, enabling them to make informed choices about their lives to establish careers and create a stable home for their future and their communities.
We are honoured to announce that THE HOUSE OF RADHA will support the Kelly Academy of Hope and Kelah Community Children’s Charity to raise awareness of their impactful work, and the lives they are transforming. We will also provide learning and development experiences for the children.
There are opportunities to volunteer, donate, or provide resources and collaborate
For more information please use this link - https://www.clivekelly.org
Contact Dr Clive Kelly - cliveryton@gmail.com
Rok is a creative based in Birmingham, UK, originally from Klaipeda, Lithuania. With expertise in design and filmmaking, Rok brings a unique perspective to life through a blend of cultural heritage inspirations and innovative vision.
Drawing upon years of immersive arts education and professional growth in architecture. Rok has cultivated a distinctive viewpoint influenced by the rich history and cultural tapestries of the world originating from his Baltic roots. This heritage, characterized by a blend of Baltic traditions, myths, and worldwide spiritual connection deeply informs his work, adding layers of depth and meaning.
Rok’s creative interest lies in the search for expression through visual experiences, experimental arts, and media combinations to deliver projects that evoke human emotions and thoughts. This approach extends beyond the physical into the digital space, integrating elements of psychology and conceptual thinking. Through this fusion, he creates works that resonate on both personal and universal levels, capturing the essence of human experience.
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