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Established in 1998, the Dom Research Center
is an internet-based source for promoting the Gypsy culture found in the Middle East & North Africa.
Preservation and promotion of the Gypsy culture is provided through:
- maintaining a physical and virtual research library (Books, Articles,
Photographs & Reports)
- developing language study resources for Domari (Dictionaries,
Grammars & Audiotapes)
- engaging in field research throughout the Middle East & North
Africa
- publishing the KURI - DR
Journal twice a year
Community Enhancements efforts include:
- Maintaining the DRC Relief Fund to meet emergency, short-term food, clothing and medical needs
- Maintaining the DRC Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships to Dom young people who desire to further
their education through university studies or vocational training programs
- Collaborating with Dom leaders as they address issues relevant to their communities and seek long-term, sustainable solutions
DRC Consultants and Research Coordinators:
- Thomas A. Acton, DRC
Website Consultant (Prof. of Romani Studies, Univ. of Greenwich)
- Donald Kenrick, DRC
Linguistic Consultant (Romani Institute, London)
- Allen Williams,
Middle East Dom Studies Coordinator
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