Love in Action - A Photographic Documentary Book

Love in Action is a story of hope: how one ordinary neighbourhood in the corner of the world - Manly, in Sydney, Australia - formed a relationship with the people of Manado, Indonesia, to take action against poverty. From its small beginnings with only a handful of residents, this grassroots movement has captured the imagination of Manly's wider community. It now includes support of local council, local businesses, schools and churches, and over 13,000 residents.

With over 100 stunning photographs shot by photographer Stuart Harris and words by Jim Collins, Love in Action captures the inspiring story of a community taking action against poverty. Thousands of lives have now been transformed as opportunity, dignity, freedom and hope flow from the relationship between the people of Manly and Manado. Discover some of the treasures that can be unearthed through the efforts of a community partnership and learn how you too can play your part in making our world a better place.

Love in Action, the book, is available now. You can read the blog below and participate by leaving comments.

You can purchase the book online today. See the Buy Book button above. Profits raised from the sale of this book will be donated to benefit the communities that we visited in Manado.

Click here to read more information about the project.

Love in Action arrives in Manado

Thursday, 13 August, 2009 Posted in News

We’re thrilled to share with you that Love in Action has arrived in Manado, courtesy of Ian Freestone and Clint Hook who are currently visiting Manado. Ian presented copies of Love in Action to staff of Compassion East Indonesia and Bridge of Hope (locally known as JHB). Stu Harris and Jim Collins received the help of staff from both organisations during their trip to Manado in early 2008 whilst writing and photographing for Love in Action. It is fantastic to know that the wonderful people who work for Compassion and JHB will get to share in the joy of Love in Action. They were integral to our success in getting the stories for the book. Thank you friends in Manado, and happy reading.

The following photographs were taken today by Ian Freestone whilst in Manado.