Uniting the Konknni community worldwide and promoting Romi Konkani language and culture
Learn about our mission to preserve and promote Romi Konkani worldwide
Founded to advocate for equal recognition of Konkani written in Roman script in Goa and beyond.
To promote Roman-script Konkani through educational initiatives, cultural events, and global outreach.
With representatives across continents, we connect Konkani communities worldwide.
Explore our collection of videos about Romi Konkani and GKF initiatives
Learn about our mission and vision for promoting Romi Konkani worldwide.
A brief documentary on the origins and development of Romi Konkani.
Highlights from our annual cultural festival celebrating Konkani heritage.
Explore the foundation and resources of the Global Konknni Forum
The Romi script for Konkani has a rich history dating back to the Portuguese era in Goa. Initially developed by Catholic missionaries to spread Christianity, it eventually became a vital part of Goan cultural identity.
Despite facing challenges and opposition, Romi Konkani has persevered as a written form of the language, with a growing body of literature including novels, poetry, and religious texts. Today, it continues to be an important medium for preserving and promoting Konkani culture worldwide.
Key milestones in the history of Romi Konkani:
The Global Konknni Forum operates under a well-defined constitution that outlines our objectives, membership criteria, organizational structure, and operational guidelines.
Key elements of our constitution include:
The constitution ensures that GKF operates with transparency, accountability, and a clear focus on its mission to promote Romi Konkani worldwide.
Our vision is to create a world where Romi Konkani thrives as a vibrant, respected language with a rich literary tradition and global recognition.
We envision:
Through our programs and initiatives, we work towards making this vision a reality, ensuring that Romi Konkani remains a living, evolving language for generations to come.
GKF is committed to producing and promoting high-quality publications in Romi Konkani, including:
Our publications serve to preserve Konkani literary heritage while also encouraging contemporary writers to contribute to the growing body of Romi Konkani literature.
We also collaborate with publishers, educational institutions, and cultural organizations to distribute these publications widely and make them accessible to Konkani speakers around the world.
GKF collaborates with numerous organizations worldwide to promote Romi Konkani. Our member associations include:
Through these partnerships, we work to create a global network of support for Romi Konkani, sharing resources, organizing events, and advocating for the language's recognition and preservation.
Member associations benefit from shared resources, collaborative projects, and a stronger collective voice in promoting Konkani language and culture worldwide.