partners
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countries
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Aims and Vision
ROMDIEM is driven by the belief that remembrance is not only about looking back, but also about shaping the future. The project aims to:
- Preserve and honor the memory of Roma Holocaust victims
- Educate and raise awareness about the Roma Genocide (Porajamos) within European society
- Highlight the cultural richness and historical significance of Roma communities
- Promote values of tolerance, inclusion, and respect through remembrance initiatives.
Commencement: 1st March 2025
Duration: 24 months
Grant Agreement Number: 101196127
Project Timeline
Target Groups
ROMDIEM is designed to engage a diverse range of audiences, each playing a vital role in remembrance and education:
- Roma Communities: Particularly Roma youth and elders, to empower them to share, preserve, and celebrate their history and cultural heritage
- General Public: Citizens across Europe who may be unaware of the Roma Holocaust, encouraging broader awareness and solidarity
- Educators and Academics: To incorporate Roma history into educational curricula and promote inclusive historical research
- Civil Society Organizations: Especially those focused on human rights, minority rights, and historical memory, fostering collaboration and shared learning
Throughout its duration, the ROMDIEM Project will implement a series of impactful initiatives:
- Commemorative events honoring the Roma victims of the Holocaust.
- Educational workshops and seminars promoting awareness and historical understanding.
- Public and digital campaigns showcasing Roma culture and testimonies.
- Collection and publication of survivor stories, preserving oral histories for future generations.
- Collaborative forums encouraging dialogue between Roma communities, institutions, and the wider public.
Key Activities
Our Commitment
ROMDIEM is more than a remembrance project; It is a movement of recognition and renewal. By shedding light on the untold stories of Roma victims and survivors, we contribute to a more just, inclusive, and conscious Europe. We honor the past, enrich the present, and inspire a future where no community is forgotten.
We invite all individuals and organizations to join us in this journey of memory, dignity, and hope.
