Inspired by the Persian term "همدل" (Hamdel), “دل” translates to "heart/inner feeling/affection," and “هم” translates to “mutual, together”. "همدل" literally means "of one heart." It conveys a sense of compassion and deep emotional connection between people.
The Hamdel Futurist Collaborative unites artists, activists, archivists, and organizers around the commitment to Hamdeli as the foundation of kinship.
Hamdeli redefines care by challenging individulsistic and isolating norms through solidarity, collectivity, and mutual responsibility. Drawing on feminist, abolitionist, and Indigenous principles to oppose the commodification and racialization of care under oppressive systems.
Hamdeli fosters connections that transcend boundaries by promoting reciprocity and extending care to non-human life, advocating for radical, inclusive care through the interdependence of all beings and ecosystems. This approach embodies a commitment to collective, unconditional support as both a method of resistance and a future imaginations.