EU Roma Week saw the first session of ‘Community Work in a Changing Ireland’ – a course for
Traveller and Roma leaders – take place at NUI, Maynooth.
Work in a Changing Ireland”, NUI Maynooth ©Photo by Derek Speirs
This course is taking place over four sessions between now and October and aims:
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To promote effective intercultural community development to improve the communication and co-operation between Travellers & Roma and public institutions
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To ensure the integration of a rights-based approach in community development work between Traveller & Roma communities and public institutions
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To support the work of Traveller and Roma community development workers and activists.
“We are all there as people who want to make positive change,” said one student Margaret McDonagh. “I believe we are all more than capable of doing this course and using the skills we gain for the betterment of the community.”
Pavee Point are national organizers of this Maynooth University DAPPSS/ Council of Europe initiative. Pavee Point is advised and supported by a national advisory group of experienced and qualified human rights community workers. The course is also supported by RomEd and the Council of Europe.
