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AMEN SAM TERNE – We are Young
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Dikh He Na Bister, we have built the exhibition “Amen sam terne” to tell our story, our truth: We are the youth, we echo the voices of our ancestors, and build the voice of our generation. We trace Roma Youth Movements – Dikh He Na Bister and more – and present strong young voices from our communities. You will even spot some of our team members and participants in the exhibition! Many Roads, One Heart – from one voice to another: We invite you to become a part of the exhibition, with a message, a hope, a note, and to also take…
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2 August 2025 ternYpe statement
Remembering the past means taking responsibility for the present. On this day 81 years ago the SS murdered 4.300 Roma and Sinti children, women and men in the gas chambers of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Today, we mourn them and we mourn the loss of more than 500,000 Roma and Sinti who were murdered during the Holocaust. The consequences of the Holocaust have a significant impact on Roma communities today – the reason why we at ternYpe continue to remember and commemorate is to bring the voices of survivors to life through their testimonies. This is not only a way of sharing the past atrocities, but also a call to each and every…
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Youth for Remembrance – Handbook on Youth-Led Remembrance of the Roma and Sinti Holocaust
The publication "Youth for Remembrance - Handbook on Youth-Led Remembrance of the Roma and Sinti Holocaust" provides a detailed approach to youth-led remembrance efforts, with a focus on the Roma and Sinti Holocaust and its relevance in modern society. It allows young people to develop and organize innovative, community-based commemorations that remember the past while addressing ongoing concerns such as antigypsyism and shrinking democratic spaces. The handbook contains examples of grassroots initiatives, tools, and approaches that can be used to encourage high-quality, sustainable activities and amplify the voices of young people.
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Follow-up Initiatives: Second phase of the ‘DIKH HE NA BISTER – Engaging Youth in Remembrance and Action’ project funded by European Youth Foundation
Part of our project, the follow up phase is an important point in making sure that at local level, through our partner organizations and the young people who participated in the DIKH HE NA BISTER 2024 event, local commemorations activities that resonate deeply with them and their communities are organized. TENET, one of our partner organization that has been part of this stage of the project, developed on of this year’s follow up activity: TITLE OF THE INITIATIVE: Agents of Remembrance: Roma Youth Movement This initiative features a diverse series of activities designed to engage and inspire young people to become active participants in the Roma Youth Remembrance Movement. By…
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How to get around our event space
All of the buildings are close together Here you can find a map of all the important locations for Dikh He Na Bister 2024! A detailed list of addresses and links We are staying again in Żaczek Hotel, west of the Old Town in Kraków: al. 3 Maja 5, 30-063 Kraków, Polska Our sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday will take place in the Pedagogical University/ Basen Uniwersytetu Pedagogicznego at the address: Romana Ingardena 4, 30-060 Kraków, Polska. You will need your wristbands to enter the University buildings! On Wednesday we will go to the exhibition opening in the Auditorium Maximum of the Jagiellonian University: http://www.uj.edu.pl/ If you’d like to…
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We are reclaiming the Sunflower as a Symbol for the Life and Resistance of Roma!
We are shaping our own narrative The sunflower is a potent symbol for the Roma. The great Romni Ceija Stojka, a Holocaust Survivor and Activist, considered it the “Flower of the Roma” and it is present all over her paintings and texts. This year, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of 2 August 1944, we have decided to honor Ceijas love for the sunflower and give it a prominent place in Dikh He Na Bister – Roma Genocide Remembrance Initiative. E Kamesgi Luludschi – the sunflower, by Ceija Stojka The sunflower is the flower of the Roma.It provides nourishment, it is life.And the women adorn themselves with it.It is…
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Our Facilitators for Dikh He Na Bister 2024
We are very proud to announce our 16 wonderful facilitator teams for Dikh He Na Bister 2024! They will lead their groups of young participants from all over Europe though a 5-day learning experience in Kraków and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum site. They will lead workshops on challenging topics such as Roma and Holocaust History and will prepare the participants for the commemoration ceremonies on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of 2 August 1944, European Holocaust Memorial Day for Roma and Sinti. And, of course, the facilitators will also empower them to speak out and to take action today! The training of these 32 dedicated facilitators took place…
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DIKH HE NA BISTER 2024 – Call for Facilitators
Hey future facilitators! 🌟 Are you passionate about making a difference and eager to dive into an experience that’s both meaningful and unforgettable? We’re looking for enthusiastic young individuals, both Roma and non-Roma, to join us as facilitators for the DIKH HE NA BISTER (Look and Don't Forget) Roma Genocide Remembrance Initiative, marking the 80th anniversary of 2 August, the Holocaust Memorial Day for Sinti and Roma. 🌻 What’s in Store for You? Your Role: Lead an international group of youths through a 5-day educational journey, learning about the Roma Holocaust, Antigypsyism, and human rights today, with the Council of Europe's guidebook in hand. Who You Are: Aged 21-35, with…
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Toolkit on Working with Testimonies
The Dikh He Na Bister Roma Genocide Remembrance Initiative presents new educational methods in Holocaust education based on testimonies of Holocaust survivors with our "Toolkit of the Dikh He Na Bister Educational Program"
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Dikh He Na Bister 2023 officially started
Dikh He Na Bister 2023 started on 29th July 2023 with a welcome plenary where the participants got to meet each other and their team of facilitators. This year the event gathered more than 150 young Roma and non Roma participants from all around Europe for what will be a 5 days journey through knowledge about Roma history, the Genocide against Sinti and Roma, remembrance of the genocide and our youth commemoration on 2 August. Throughout this event, we shall engage in discussions, artistic expressions, and educational activities, all aimed at fostering understanding, empathy, and solidarity. It is through these collective efforts that we hope to shed light on the…
Roma Genocide Remembrance Initiative
