Our Committees

Dedicated teams working to promote Romi Konkani language and culture worldwide

GKF Committees

Our committees consist of passionate volunteers who work tirelessly to promote Romi Konkani across various domains

Sub Committees
Youth Committee

Sub Committees

Our specialized sub-committees focus on education, cultural preservation, and advocacy efforts to promote Romi Konkani. Each committee consists of experts and volunteers passionate about specific aspects of Konkani language and culture.

These committees work on developing resources, organizing events, and creating initiatives that support the growth and recognition of Romi Konkani in various sectors including education, media, and government.

Dr. Maria Silva

Education Committee Chair

Mr. John Fernandes

Media Relations Chair

Ms. Anita Pereira

Resource Development Chair

Key Activities

  • Developing Romi Konkani educational materials for schools
  • Advocating for official recognition of Romi Konkani script
  • Organizing teacher training workshops
  • Creating digital resources for Konkani learning
  • Liaising with government bodies on language policy

Youth Committee

Engaging the next generation through competitions, workshops, and digital initiatives to keep Konkani relevant for youth. Our youth committee consists of young leaders passionate about preserving their linguistic heritage.

Recent activities include the 'Des-bhoktichi Vachpachi Spordha' competition to promote cultural pride among students and the annual Konkani Youth Festival that brings together young Konkani speakers from around the world.

Ryan D'Souza

Youth Coordinator

Priya Naik

Digital Initiatives Lead

Aaron Fernandes

Event Coordinator

Key Activities

  • Annual Konkani Youth Festival
  • Digital Konkani learning platforms
  • Social media campaigns to engage youth
  • Inter-school Konkani competitions
  • Mentorship programs for young Konkani writers