Dr. Alexandru Zamfir is a specialist in Roma education, a lecturer in the Romani language, and a passionate cultural advocate committed to promoting inclusive education and strengthening Roma representation in Romania. As Project Coordinator at the Roma Education Fund (REF) Romania, he leads both national and international efforts to embed Roma culture, history, and language into educational policies and practices.
With over 15 years of experience in Roma inclusion, Zamfir brings a strong combination of academic expertise, community engagement, and institutional leadership to his work. He holds a Ph.D. in linguistics and is a lecturer in Romani language at the University of Bucharest, where he contributes to preserving and elevating the academic status of Romani as a language of instruction and cultural identity.
At REF Romania, Zamfir coordinates programs that address educational equity through culturally responsive pedagogy. He has played a key role in developing national guidelines for the inclusion of Roma culture in the Romanian school curriculum, working closely with educators, policymakers, and civil society to promote inclusive and non-discriminatory education.
As a public advocate, Zamfir speaks passionately about the role of cultural identity in education. On World Roma Day, he reflected: “It is the time and space where all our rich identity comes together—our ancient roots, our history, our culture, our Romani language.” He regularly conducts community workshops, fostering dialogue, self-esteem, and civic awareness among Roma youth.
Zamfir’s work is grounded in a philosophy of educational justice, language revitalization, and cultural affirmation. He builds bridges between academia, government, and grassroots movements to ensure Roma children and young people have access not only to quality education but also to cultural recognition and dignity in the learning environment.
Dr. Alexandru Zamfir stands as a leading voice in Roma education in Romania—combining scholarly depth, programmatic innovation, and a deep commitment to Roma identity and empowerment through education.