ABOUT US
The Galway Traveller Movement was set up as an independent Traveller organisation in 1994. It was established by Travellers and non Travellers in Galway with the ultimate aim to achieve equality and self determination for the Traveller community in Galway city and county. Applying community work and human rights based approaches GTM as part of its strategic plan 2018-2022 plans to continue the respect for the distinct culture and ethnic identity of the Traveller Community but also seek action on foot of the official recognition of Traveller ethnic identity
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NEWS & EVENTS
Public Information Notice 7th August 2018
Galway Traveller Movement note that on the May 3rd 2018 the Equal Status Act, ...
Galway Traveller Community in collaboration with Galway Traveller Movement are holding the First Accommodation Inquiry Monitoring Report on Friday the ...
#Travellerhomesnow campaigners are organising a peaceful protest outside Galway City Council offices on Monday the 16th of July at 2.30 ...
PUBLICATIONS
Several publications have been produced by the Galway Traveller Movement, these reports, initiatives and programmes are instrumental in identifying and examining the main issues that affect the Galway Traveller Community and include areas such as Health, Accommodation, Education, Discrimination and Enterprise and work issues.
JUSTICE & RIGHTS
GTM is committed to eliminating structural inequality and demanding social change for the Traveller community. A radical change in…
HEALTH
GTM is committed to improving the health status of the Traveller community through the use of peer led (Traveller ) primary health care and community…
ACCOMMODATION
GTM is committed to improving the accommodation situation of the Traveller community through its membership of the Local Traveller …
EDUCATION
GTM is committed to proactively calling for equality of access , opportunity and outcome for the Traveller community in the area of…
ENTERPRISE & WORK
GTM works to enable the Traveller economy in Galway city and county to grow and flourish through assisting in the development of social…
