As conflict rages in Gaza, Ukraine and elsewhere, the voices of refugees are being heard through a new collection of prose, poems and song lyrics that probe the essence of human displacement.

The 2023 Heartlands Art Project has collected a haunting array of written works by refugees exploring the themes of ‘homeland’ and ‘belonging’.

The collection of works, published by AMES Australia and officially launched in November 2023, provides a glimpse into the experiences, hopes, dreams and passions of the millions of humans displaced by conflict.