Offaly Traveller Movement
Offaly Traveller Movement Company Limited by Guarantee
Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland
About
Offaly Traveller Movement is a charity based in Tullamore, Ireland working on human rights, health, mental health +4 more.
Offaly Traveller Movement is a Traveller-led community development organisation based in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. It works to achieve full equality for the Traveller community in County Offaly through programmes in health promotion, mental health, accommodation, youth and education. The organisation supports Travellers to develop skills and knowledge, builds the capacity of communities and service providers, and tackles poverty, social exclusion, disadvantage and discrimination. It also contributes to local and national policy affecting Travellers. Established by Travellers, it has a Charity Registration Number and operates under the Charities Governance Code. Its staff of 26 includes both Travellers and non-Travellers.
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Primary Health Care Programme
Health · Ireland
Peer-led primary health care programme for Travellers in County Offaly, including Community Health Workers.
Travelling to Wellbeing Programme
Mental health · Ireland
Programme aiming to reduce mental health stigma and suicide in the Traveller community and support individualised recovery plans.
Mens Health Programme
Health · Ireland
Health programme addressing the health needs of Traveller men.
Offaly Traveller Counselling Service
Mental health · Ireland
Counselling service for Travellers in County Offaly.
Mens Shed
Community development · Ireland
Community space for Traveller men in County Offaly.
Womens Shed
Community development · Ireland
Community space for Traveller women in County Offaly.
St. Michaels Athletic
Community development · Ireland
Community-based soccer programme for Travellers.
Horse Project
Community development · Ireland
Community project for Travellers involving horses.
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Midlands Traveller Health Unit, Exchange House Dublin, West Cork Travellers Development Project, Travellers of North Cork, Laois & Offaly Education and Training Board, Laois Traveller Action Group, Tusla, ENAR Ireland
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