The stress on volunteers includes risk of ethnic disputes, particularly when objections have been raised by Albanian refugees to Roma receiving aid. Some volunteers resigned following such an incident. There are large crowds of Roma outside the DROM centre every day. While this is going on, DROM volunteer workers have to cope with visits from representatives of non-government organisations and enquiries from foreign media. There are also conferences and meetings with other organisations for planning and coordination.
Submissions have to be prepared for improved social welfare from the government.
DROM has invested particular energy in fostering and preserving good ethnic relations. Normal tensions are inflamed by the stress of war, and small incidents can easily trigger nasty mob reactions. For this reason Roma seek help from Roma families and from DROM and other Romani organisations. DROM has received several donations from individuals in England and the USA, and help from a Romani organization in Australia. These funds are greatly appreciated but will soon be exhausted helping needy families.