RomaTrial
RomaTrial e.V. is a transcultural Roma self-organization in Berlin that advocates for the rights and cultural heritage of the Roma and Sinti. Through art, education, and political initiatives, it promotes visibility, self-determination, and intercultural exchange.
RomaTrial e.V. - A Transcultural Roma Self-Organization
editAbout Us
editRomaTrial e.V. is a transcultural Roma self-organization founded in 2012, which has received multiple awards for its intersectional artistic, political, and educational work advocating for the rights and cultural heritage of the Roma and Sinti. The organization is based in Berlin and works closely with Roma and non-Roma to combat racism, particularly anti-Romani sentiment.
Key Products and Services
edit- Art and Culture: RomaTrial initiates and curates various cultural events, including the first self-organized Roma Biennale in Europe, the AKE DIKHEA? Festival of Romani Film, and the interactive performance format Hilton 437. These events create public spaces for Roma artists and promote visibility and self-determination[2][4].
- Educational Work: The organization offers extracurricular educational and cultural work for youth and adults, including school workshops, summer schools, and seminars against anti-Romani sentiment. It has also been operating the Green Salon of the Volksbühne at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz since 2022[1][2].
- Political and Social Initiatives: RomaTrial engages in lobbying, activism, and urgent assistance for individuals. It organizes demonstrations and promotes international youth exchange to strengthen social participation and coherence[4].
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of RomaTrial e.V. is to address and dismantle the complex issues of anti-Romani sentiment in society. The organization advocates for the rights and cultural heritage of the Roma and Sinti and promotes exchange between different cultures. The focus is on empowerment and education to convey a realistic image of the diverse Roma and Sinti communities and to overcome prejudices. The motto "explicit, but not exclusive" emphasizes the importance of encounters and self-reflection[1][3][4].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editRomaTrial e.V. continuously works to overcome unequal educational opportunities and promote social peace and prosperity. The organization is part of the alliance for solidarity with the Sinti and Roma of Europe and annually hosts ROMADAY to raise awareness of the historical and current challenges faced by the Roma and Sinti. Through film festivals, art biennials, and educational programs, the visibility and self-determination of the Roma and Sinti are strengthened, and the majority society is informed and sensitized about the actual living conditions[2][4].
Through its diverse activities and projects, RomaTrial e.V. makes an important contribution to promoting social participation and combating discrimination to support a solidarity-based and inclusive society.