In the Democratic Republic of Congo over the last 20 years, six million men, women and children have died as a result of civil wars, ongoing violent conflict and the poverty, disease and injuries that followed. Adding to DR Congo’s grim legacy of exploitation, these recent events brought the nation to its knees. But amidst this tragic loss of life, hope still lives.

HEAL Africa began when two people – Jo and Lyn Lusi – responded to an urgent need. Planting a seed of hope among the war-ravaged people of Goma, DR Congo, over time their efforts grew into a hospital. Now, HEAL Africa provides health and development services to thousands of people in communities throughout eastern Congo – and is helping heal that damaged nation.

HEAL Africa’s story is wonderful. It speaks of the triumph over adversity that results when people put their God-given talents to work to benefit others. It is a uniquely Congolese story – but one with a strong Australian flavour. And, HEAL Africa’s story is also one of partnership with CNEC Partners International (‘CNEC’) and a raft of Australian volunteers.

Love in Action: HEAL Africa is a mixture of inspiring stories and stunning photography. This book shows how the people of CNEC and HEAL Africa are working together to provide healing, health and a brighter future for thousands of individuals, families and communities right across eastern DR Congo. This is a story of ordinary people putting love into action, and together achieving great things. This transformative work is truly bringing healing to a nation.

Love in Action: HEAL Africa is available from CNEC’s website. The book is available for $50 inc GST and all proceeds raised from the sale of the book will directly benefit HEAL Africa. For more information about Love in Action including updates to the stories in the book visit www.loveinaction.com.au

Scott Haas recently interviewed photographer Stu Harris (pictured above) about his part in producing the book. Listen Here

Here is a selection of Stu’s photos from HEAL Africa, Love in Action
Jim Collins (pictured below), Stu’s colleague, wrote the words for the book.