The Domari are a maligned minority group living in East Jerusalem and its surrounding neighborhoods. Although they have lived in the area for hundreds of years, they are still challenged with discrimination and poverty. I started the Society out of my own home in 2000. It is now recognized as a non-profit organization by the Israeli Ministry for the Interior. We are connected to educational and welfare services in East Jerusalem. We also run a crafts gallery and catering service out of the center and participate in fairs and events across the city.
Before I opened the Domari Center, I worked in local tourism in Jerusalem dealing with international clients. I am connected to international women's organizations for peace and empowerment, for example "Women's Voices." My organization is supported by international aid and women's advancement foundations. I have been invited abroad to conferences to make presentations about Middle Eastern gypsies.
I am the only recognized representative of the Domari Gypsy minority in the Middle East in that I founded the first self-help organization to answer to the needs of my community. Over the twenty years I have been working to promote our culture locally and internationally. The Domari Center in Jerusalem is an established non-profit organization under my direction that serves approximately 2000 Domari from within the Old City and as far as the West Bank. I host hundreds of visitors including international tourists, students, and academics.
Food bank, children's tutoring, women's literacy and empowerment, occupational training, and particularly finding solutions for maintaining on-line learning for deprived families.
From the age of 12, I have known that my life is about serving people. Peace and love as my guiding principles.
Middle Eastern Gypsy history and culture and my autobiography as an inspirational subject for other women.
Share information and resources relating to minority rights and women's issues, particularly Arab speaking groups.
All religions are acceptable to me, but my community has a Muslim identity.
Rights and services for East Jerusalem residents particularly women and children.
Middle Eastern Gypsy history and culture and my autobiography as an inspirational subject for other women.
Share information and resources relating to minority rights and women's issues, particularly Arab speaking groups.
All religions are acceptable to me, but my community has a Muslim identity.
Rights and services for East Jerusalem residents particularly women and children.
