Gallery 101: A unique perspective on the Army’s mission around the world

London may be almost 17,000km from Australia (using Canberra as a starting point), but Aussies can still visit Gallery 101 at The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters (IHQ) – online.
The gallery hosts free exhibitions throughout the year, many of which publicise The Salvation Army's work and mission worldwide. Others showcase local artists whose work aligns with the organisation’s aims and significant events.
Recent exhibitions available to view online include ‘Spotlight on South Asia Zone’, ‘What Would it Take to Change the World?’, ‘Celebrating Stories of Hope’ and ‘The Fight Against Poverty and Injustice’.

Current exhibitions, including ‘Remembering the Holocaust’ which runs until 30 January (GMT), are only available online after their physical viewing date.
This current exhibition began on 27 January to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It shares the history of the Holocaust and showcases the work being done by organisations around the world to prevent future genocides.
The exhibition also explores the work of Lieutenant-Colonel Alida Bosshardt, a Dutch Salvation Army officer who found safe homes for Jewish children during the German occupation in the Second World War.

International Headquarters
The Salvation Army has occupied the 101 Queen Victoria Street site since 1881. When the current building opened in 2004, it allowed IHQ to become more than just an administrative centre.
Glass walls with Bible quotations and the public Café 101 allow IHQ to live up to the challenge of General John Gowans that it should be a “building that speaks for itself”.
You may not be able to grab a coffee from the café, but Aussies can certainly spend time in the gallery and learn more about The Salvation Army’s work and mission across the globe.
For more information and to access recent exhibitions at Cafe 101, click here.
For more images from Cafe 101 and its recent exhibitions, click on the arrow below.