ZARI – Network for the Sorbian Language and Regional Identity

The Network for the Sorbian Language and Regional Identity is committed to counteracting language loss and responding to regional needs. It strengthens existing spaces for the use of the language, creates new places of encounter, promotes creative, artistic and civic engagement, and connects key contact points within the region. Its long-term goal is the revitalisation of the Sorbian language.

The Domowina is the responsible body for the project ZARI – Network for the Sorbian Language and Regional Identity.

Project ZARI – Network for the Sorbian Language and Regional Identity aims to revitalise the Sorbian language and strengthen cultural engagement. Across Lusatia, Sorbian will once again become more visible and audible.

Our goal is 100,000 active Sorbian speakers by the year 2100. Through new and creative formats, the Sorbian language is being brought closer to people in all regions of Upper Lusatia.
We support everyone who wishes to expand their skills and knowledge in order to strengthen their voluntary engagement.

Find out more about the project:

ZARI website


Project Management

Project management coordinates all processes of the project. Key pillars of its work include developing the project plan, allocating staff for the implementation of project tasks, assuming primary responsibility for financial management and coordinating public relations activities. Another central responsibility is the continuous monitoring of work progress to ensure compliance with the project plan and the quality of the project outcomes.


Diana Pawlikowa | Pawlik
Project Leader – Management
03591 3163-850
diana.pawlikowa@domowina.de
Nancy Kurjatowa | Kurjat
Project Assistant
03591 3163-854
nancy.kurjatowa@domowina.de
Štefan Hanuš | Stefan Hanusch
Designer & Media Designer
03591 550171
stefan.hanus@domowina.de

Language Education

In the field of language education, new formats for language learning are developed and implemented. This project focuses particularly on adults who wish to learn Sorbian. Tasks include developing course content and conducting intensive programs. Language is an important key to opening up new paths of knowledge for adult learners. Through a variety of measures, we also aim to anchor Sorbian more firmly into everyday life.


Julian Nyča | Nitzsche
Project Leader – Language Education
03591 3163-852
julian.nyca@domowina.de
Jadwiga Brězanowa I Bresan
Lecturer in Language Education
03591 3163-858
jadwiga.brezanowa@domowina.de

Language Motivators

Language Motivators support Sorbian life in the regions and advise local stakeholders. They are active in areas where the Sorbian language has not yet been revitalised in everyday use. Their main tasks are to strengthen regional identity, preserve and expand spaces for the use of the language, and gradually build networks among people interested in the Sorbian language and culture.


Raphaela Wićazowa | Lehmann
Motivator for Sorbian Language in Großdubrau, Radibor, Königswartha, Neschwitz, Puschwitz, and Göda
035935 169970
raphaela.wicazowa@domowina.de
Frank Knobloch
Motivator for Sorbian Language in Lohsa, Spreetal, and Uhyst/Spree
035728 80540
frank.knobloch@domowina.de
Marija Šołćic | Scholze
Motivator for Sorbian Language in Wittichenau, Hoyerswerda, and Elsterheide
03571 601613
marija.solcic@domowina.de
Lucian Kaulfürst
Motivator for Sorbian Language in the Malschwitz, Kubschütz, and Hochkirch Area
035932 120131
lucian.kaulfuerst@domowina.de
Florian Kaulfürst
Motivator for Sorbian Language
03591 3163-855
florian.kaulfuerst@domowina.de

Cultural Management

Cultural managers are responsible for various fields such as museums, local heritage collections, music and dance, theatre and film, as well as folk art, crafts and sports. They serve especially as contacts and companions for volunteer associations and groups. In addition, cultural managers promote the creation of networks between voluntary actors and cultural institutions.


Sonja Hrjehorjowa | Rehor
Project Leader – Culture
03571 418-028
sonja.hrjehorjowa@domowina.de
Jadwiga Bryckec | Brützke
Data Manager / Cultural Mediator
03591 3163-853
jadwiga.bryckec@domowina.de
Fabian Kola I Kahle
Cultural Outreach Coordinator (Sports)
03591 550170
fabian.kola@domowina.de
Yana Humenna
Cultural Coordinator for Theatre, Literature and Film
03591 3163857
yana.humenna@domowina.de

Language Research

There are many measures that promote language, but there is no universal recipe for revitalization. Who speaks Sorbian with whom and in what situation, and why or why not, differs from region to region. Through language research, we create the foundation for revitalization adapted to people’s needs and therefore successful.


Dr. Cordula Ratajczakowa | Ratajczak
Head of Language Research
03591 3163-851
cordula.ratajczakowa@domowina.de
Prof. Dr. Nicole Dołowy-Rybinska
Consultant on a Fee Basis
03591 3163-851
nicole.dolowy-rybinska@ispan.edu.pl
Alena Pawlikec | Paulik
Doctoral Candidate
03591 3163-856
alena.pawlikec@domowina.de


Funding Notice

The project is funded by the Foundation for the Sorbian People with funds from the Federal Ministry of the Interior based on a Bundestag resolution.