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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.

 

Tag Archives: Bridge of Hope

Something to pray about…

Tuesday, 20 July, 2010 Posted in News

I’m continually moved and challenged by the wonderful work that people do with their time to help the poor and disadvantaged around the world. CNEC are one the partner organisations that manage and support Bridge of Hope (we wrote about in Love in Action) in Australia. CNEC operate in countries all over the world including...

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Trading Fairly over the weekend

Thursday, 20 May, 2010 Posted in News

On Saturday Love in Action was featured as part of a Fair Trade event held at St Stephen’s Church in Belrose, NSW. Many people attended and purchased goods from local artists and producers, and in the evening people came to watch Amazing Grace – the wonderful film about William Wilberforce and his lifetime effort to...

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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...

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Celebrating Poverty

Saturday, 1 August, 2009 Posted in News

Last night over 200 people gathered at the Novotel Manly Pacific for the launch celebration of Love in Action. Guests included Acting Consul-General of The Republic of Indonesia Mr Pratito Soeharyo, Ken Duncan, Mayor Jean Hay, MP Mike Baird, the Manadonese community of Sydney KMMK and the founder of Manly-Manado Jim Goddard.
Love in Action was...

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