We empower people & communities by telling their stories through art to inspire social change.
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Join us in rebuilding Ondru: Become a Key Supporter
Our vision is to build a society where every voice matters, every story finds its place, and every individual is embraced with dignity. We understand that many communities face significant barriers to equitable opportunities, representation, and social inclusion. Through our art projects, we strive to bridge these gaps by sparking meaningful conversations, deepening understanding, and fostering reconciliation.
By supporting Ondru, you’re helping us continue this vital work—creating a world where compassion and connection flourish.
Help us fund the Human Thesis: Afghan Stories project
We are currently working on the Human Thesis: Afghan Stories project - hand-woven stories of enduring human displacement. A multidisciplinary art project that aims to express past and ongoing displacement experienced by people of Afghanistan. The project is developed based on three fundamental principles co-developed with the community: Home, Freedom and Diversity of Experience.
You can join our journey and become a change maker by helping us raise $30,000 to fund the project or donate directly. Together – we can create a more compassionate, connected & equitable society.
The stories are shared collectively as a family or a group, where a hand-made sculpture of each person or group is created with woven stories and experiences of enduring human displacement.
The aim is to provide a voice for those who have been displaced, build solidarity, create a pathway for healing and generate awareness amongst non-Afghan people.
We have completed the pilot project funded by the City of Whittlesea and self-funded the first sculpture of the project. We are now working towards a large installation combining wire-sculptures, photography, videography, digital art and performance art to be exhibited in late 2024.
Latest Projects
We use art as a universal language to inspire positive social change.
Dhum-Djirri Ngagu (Speak, Hear & Understand)
ondru x shane lam + Ariana Callejas Capra
ondru x Zsofia samu + Shane Lam
With increased awareness, there’s a space for possibilities – a way to create meaningful, lasting and positive change in communities and society.
Through inspiring art projects, ONDRU gives a voice to those often left silent, unheard or misunderstood.
Ondru is a Melbourne-based, non-profit, humanitarian organisation striving for a more connected, compassionate and equitable society. Our projects invite deeper inquiry into issues of social injustice and provide a voice to the voiceless. Each project attempts to build a sense of community and bring light to issues that remain in the dark.
Our Projects
Our projects have explored the issues of identity & displacement, health & well being, homelessness, war & violence, and Indigenous issues.
Art forms such as photography, theatre, dance, film, music, sculpture, poetry, and digital and public art installations have been applied to bring these issues to light.
The intention behind our work is to evoke thought, provoke feelings and inspire action for positive change on issues of social injustice.
We have conducted our works in Melbourne, Sydney, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and parts of Africa, and we are always exploring new possibilities.
Our Channel
Our projects are only possible with the courage of the people who are willing to tell their stories and the desire of the community to embrace them.
We use art as a universal language to inspire positive social change.
Our projects are created in collaboration with values aligned artists and with the generous support of Partners, Sponsors and Funders.
Feature Videos
Voiceless Journeys Revisited: The Forest Gallery
ONDRU X Leila Lois, James Paul, Nanar Odicho & Others
Re-introducing Voiceless Journey: 101 Visual Stories of Displaced Persons
ONDRU with Bock Sengita Gonkarnue
On my way to asylum
ONDRU’S First Project in Retrospect X Kathleen Gonzalez & Others
Voiceless Journeys
ONDRU X Shane Lam, Devika Bilimoria & Others
Feature Posters
Your Support
We rely on the vital support of generous individuals & organisations to ensure our work flourishes. Your generosity and commitment to support Ondru is more crucial than ever, and your donation will help us protect the future of Ondru and our projects.