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BIG ISLE
Refurbishing the Big Isle halting site in Manorcunningham (2020), a testament to 15 years of negotiating between DTP advocating on behalf of the Big Isle families and Donegal County Council and a template for future Traveller accommodation in Co Donegal.
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UNITED NATIONS
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WOMEN’S AWARENESS
Launching a Women’s Awareness project, the first of its kind for DTP (2022) that will focus on domestic, gender and sexual based violence.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Publishing Ireland’s most comprehensive research into Traveller men’s mental health (2022),which will inform future policy at a local and national level. Uniquely the research was conducted entirely by Traveller men.
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ROMA PROJECT
Establishing the Roma Community Development Project (2019) and its expansion in 2022 to conduct a health-based needs analysis of the Roma community across the north west region of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim.
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RETHINK IRL FUNDING
Securing a three year funding package from Rethink Ireland (2022) to tackle education disadvantage among Traveller and Roma children and young people.
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INTERCULTURAL TRAINING
Hosting scores of Intercultural Training initiatives across the county which offer bespoke training and explore Interculturalism, Diversity and Inclusivity.
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PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Expanding our Primary Health Care team across Co Donegal. In 2020 the team conducted a Community Survey with over 100 members of the Traveller community to identify the key priorities, needs and interests of the community.
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TRAVELLER EMPLOYMENT
Over 80% of the staff of DTP are members of the Traveller community.
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TRAVELLER EDUCATION
A Growing number of staff members from the Traveller community are graduating from Maynooth University with a Certificate in Community Work in a Changing Ireland.