Members of the Federal Executive Board

 

Dawid Statnik
Chairman Domowina
+49 3591 550-102
dawid.statnik@domowina.de
  • Legal representative of Domowina
  • Mediates between differing perspectives within the Sorbian people and represents their shared interests.
  • Responsible for implementing tasks arising from the resolutions of the Main Assembly and the Federal Board – based on Domowina’s statutes, programme and working guidelines
  • Chairs meetings of the Federal Board and the Presidium
  • Chairs meetings with the leaders of member associations
  • Chairs meetings with the heads of Sorbian institutions
     

Representation of Domowina: 

  • Minority Council of the four autochthonous national minorities and ethnic groups in Germany
  • Advisory Committee on Issues of the Sorbian People at the Federal Ministry of the Interior
  • Selected committees of Domowina
  • Supervisory Board of the KRABAT Mill Schwarzkollm gGmbH, Deputy Chair
  • Assembly of the Saxon State Authority for Private Broadcasting and New Media (SLM), Chair
     

Volunteering: 

  • Member of the Regional Association Michał Hórnik Kamjenc | Kamenz, Sorbian Artists’ Association, Sorbian School Association, Cyrill-Methodius Association and Sorbian Youth Association “Pawk”
  • Chair of the Advisory Council on Sorbian Affairs of the Free State of Saxony
  • Member of the Bautzen District Council
  • Advisory Member of the Cultural Convention of Upper Lusatia – Lower Silesia
Dr. Hartmut Leipner
Deputy Chair of the Domowina
Regional Association Lower Lusatia, Maśica Serbska
hartmut.leipner@domowina.de

“I consider a bilingual Lusatia, in which the Sorbs are recognised and treated as equals at all levels, to be an achievable vision.”

Marlis Młynkowa | Müller
Deputy Chair of the Domowina
Regional Association “Michał Hórnik”, Kamenz
marlis.mlynkowa@domowina.de

“I do not believe that change is always required. My aim is to safeguard what is already in place.”

Bjarnat Cyž | Bernhard Ziesch
Sorbian Craftspeople and Entrepreneurs’ Associatio
bjarnat.cyz@domowina.de

“I would like my engagement to benefit the Sorbian people. Over the years, I have gained valuable experience that I would like to pass on to the younger generation.”

Marko Hančik | Hantschick
Cyril and Methodius Association
marko.hancik@domowina.de

“In my view, the key priority is the revitalisation and promotion of the Sorbian language, together with addressing the problems within the Sorbian school system.”

Franciska Albertowa | Franziska Albert
Regional Association Lower Lusatia
franciska.albertowa@domowina.de

“For me, the preservation and development of the Sorbian language is our foremost priority. Language is the key to traditions, customs and the people themselves.”

Beno Bělk | Benno Bilk
Sorbian Association of Choirs
beno.belk@domowina.de

“The Sorbian heritage of my homeland means a great deal to me. Through the Domowina, I have the opportunity to play an active role. I do not want to remain a bystander.”

Jan Bělk | Bilk
Society for the Promotion of the Sorbian Cultural and Information Centre (SKI), Berlin
jan.belk@domowina.de

“The opportunity to engage in societal processes and contribute to national development is something I see as a real enrichment of my life.”

Bosćij Benada | Sebastian Benad
Sorbian Cultural Tourism Association
boscij.benada@domowina.de

“I see great potential in digital transformation, structural change and regional development, and I am committed to ensuring that we continue to progress in these fields.”

Měrćin Brycka | Martin Brützke
Society for the Promotion of Sorbian Folk Culture
mercin.brycka@domowina.de

“In my opinion, the key priorities for the Sorbian people are identity, the younger generation, and the language.”

Jěwa-Marja Čornakec | Eva-Maria Zschornack
Association for the Promotion of the Sorbian National Ensemble
jewa-marja.cornakec@domowina.de

“Alongside support for young Sorbian families and initiatives to encourage their return to Lusatia, special measures should also be introduced to support those learning Sorbian, enabling them to learn the language more quickly and effectively.”

Mira Dubianojc | Dubian
Regional Association Lower Lusatia
mira.dubianojc@domowina.de

“In my view, the key task of our time is to bring the Sorbian language and identity back into everyday life, especially in Lower Lusatia.”

Roman Dźisławk | Zieschwauck
Cyril and Methodius Association
roman.dzislawk@domowina.de

“My vision is that Sorbian should be the dominant language across all Sorbian educational institutions, from kindergarten to upper secondary level.”

Joachim Glücklich
Regional Association “Handrij Zejler”
joachim.glucklich@domowina.de

“In my view, the Sorbian language must remain our central priority, together with concrete measures to support it. This includes strengthening schools, but also supporting parents.”

Maksimilian Hasacki | Maximilian Hassatzky
Regional Association Lower Lusatia
maksimilian.hasacki@domowina.de

“As a young Sorb, I would like to bring fresh ideas to the Federal Executive Board that support a more modern understanding of Sorbian identity and politics.”

Syman Hejduška | Simon Heiduschka
Sorbian Artists’ Association
syman.hejduska@domowina.de

“It is important to advocate for the Sorbian people, to reinforce our political standing, and to speak out against the growing violence directed towards them.”

Alena Hiccyna | Hitzke
Sorbian School Association
alena.hiccyna@domowina.de

“Ultimately, what matters most is that every Sorb recognises the wealth inherent in our language and deliberately passes it on to the next generation.”

Jan Kliman | Klimann
Sorbian Youth Association „Pawk“
jan.kliman@domowina.de

“I am committed to advocating for the interests of Sorbian youth on the Federal Executive Board and serving as their voice.”

Šarlota Kušcyc | Charlotte Kuschka
Regional Association Lower Lusatia
sarlota.kuscyc@domowina.de

“I want to play my part in protecting minorities and promoting a diverse society.”

Matej Mark
Association of Sorbian Students
matej.mark@domowina.de

“If all goes well, by 2100 we will have safeguarded and further developed the Sorbian settlement area. The Sorbian language will be alive – not just on paper.”

Carolina Měršowa | Caroline Miersch
Regional Association “Michał Hórnik”, Kamenz
carolina.mersowa@domowina.de

“To make Sorbian identity more visible – to show that we are here too, and to encourage people to openly identify as Sorbs in their daily lives and at work.”

Jan Ryćer | Ritscher
Regional Association “Jan Arnošt Smoler”
jan.rycer@domowina.de

“The Sorbian language is very important to me, as is everything associated with it: education – from nursery and kindergarten through to school and vocational training.”

Kati Strukowa | Struck
Regional Association “Jakub Lorenc-Zalěski”
kati.strukowa@domowina.de

“The Sorbian language is part of everyday life, and our Sorbian settlement area must be preserved in its current extent. The people who live there are proud Sorbs.”

Tomaš Suchy | Thomas Suchy
„Serbski Sokoł“ Sports Association
tomas.suchy@domowina.de

“I believe it is important for the Sorbian people to be visible at federal level and to stand together as one people.”

Angela Šurmanowa | Schurmann
Regional Association Lower Lusatia
angela.surmanowa@domowina.de

“My vision is for the Sorbs to be recognised and treated as equals at every level, and for every child to have access to a good education and the opportunity to learn Sorbian.”

Diana Wowčerjowa | Schäfer
Regional Association “Michał Hórnik” Kamenz
diana.wowcerjowa@domowina.de

“I am committed to continuing to work towards effective solutions to the challenges within Sorbian schooling and education.”

Michaela Wróblowa | Robel
Regional Association "Michał Hórnik" Kamenz
michaela.wroblowa@domowina.de

“As Sorbs, it is our responsibility to ensure that our children learn correct and proper Sorbian, so that the language can live on.”