I loved to learn but hated school. The segregation. The loneliness. The hate. The racist names. The constantly being blamed & found guilty with no proof. The never being picked or allowed to join in. The being pushed aside. The attacks. The bullying. The being shamed by teachers.

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Thanks to Travellers' Times for their article on recent successful complaint by 2 families to Public Services Ombudsman for Wales on the failure of duty to provide accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers under Welsh Housing Act travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2024/04/w…

A vote for Reform UK is a vote for racism.

Disgraceful.

Today is International Romani Day!

This day is an opportunity to celebrate Romani cultures and communities.

Take a look at our teaching resources, to learn more about the vast traditions of Romani communities:
gypsy-traveller.org/teaching-resou…

Romani children being handcuffed and forcibly removed from their families. Such actions are unacceptable & raise serious human rights concerns. We must stand against the unjust treatment of any community & call on authorities for accountability and transparency. #HumanRights

I remember growing up, constantly moving from one new place to the next. Seeing the rivers and wilderness that the UK had to offer. The forests and lake. The meadows and streams.

Camping next to waterfalls and seeing sights, many others would pay to see.

I was lucky.

Shame there is no mention of the Gypsy Traveller boys who were taken from families and put on the Mars ship.

We welcome this report. The needs of Travellers are far too often ignored and pushed to the side.

🚨NEW VACANCY 🚨

Do you want to oversee some of FFT's flagship projects and help deliver our ambitious Training and Development strategy?

Then, join us as a Projects Manager!

Closing 25 April 2024.

Apply: gypsy-traveller.org/about-us/vacan…

TravellersAgainstRacism It's very sad that old prejudices still hold sway, without people recognising the great contribution Travellers have made to the arts (storytelling, singing) and also the richness of Traveller culture generally. Different from the mainstream, but since when was difference wrong?

Tonight at 7pm on RTE ONE.

In this episode I go to a remote Scottish island and meet the owner of this faraway rock, whom is aptly named, Roc.

He is a climate activist that's uses zero electricity, gas, or fossil fuels.

The only phone signal is 200 metres up a mountain. 😳

Did you see the shortlist for our FFT Awards 2024? 🏆

There were so many inspiring Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and projects to choose from - keep your eyes peeled for the winners!

Read: gypsy-traveller.org/news/friends-f…

Why are we unfollowing accounts without our agreement or knowledge?

To those we used to follow, but no longer do, it wasn't us who unfollowed.