Education
Intended Impacts
- Education providers in Galway City and County equipped to ensure the inclusion of the Traveller community
- The retention of Traveller children supported and resourced in second level education
- The Traveller community empowered to self-advocate in relation to their education issues
- Discrimination and racism reduced within the Education systems in Galway City and County
- A greater understanding of Human Rights fostered amongst the Traveller community and the local services
GTM is commitment to improving education outcomes for Traveller though the Educate to Empower campaign
Campaign Goals:
- Ensure a coordinated approach to address educational disadvantage for the Traveller community in Galway
- Develop innovative interventions that support Traveller children and young people to reach their potential in education with a focus on ensuring access to afterschool supports and necessary technology
- Ensure a positive environment of respect and protection for the cultural identity of members of the Traveller community across the education system
