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Pavee Point is proud to be associated with campaigns to prevent further cuts to the Community Development Programme. We have joined with CDPs from across Ireland to campaign against the cuts.
Here's why:
The Community Development Programme is vital to Travellers all over Ireland.
Education and Employment:
• Many Traveller organisations are also CDPs.
• Traveller CDPs provide employment, advice and support to Travellers
No Traveller CDPs = More Traveller Unemployment
Healthcare:
Traveller CDPs work on the health of Travellers across the country, supporting Primary Health Care workers.
At birth, a Traveller will have a life expectancy between 10 and 12 years less than a settled person. It’s getting better, but mostly because Traveller CDPs and PHCs are on the ground, providing health education and support to Travellers.
No Traveller CDPs = More Travellers in poor health
Conflict in the community:
• Traveller CDPs are often the first response to conflict within the community, working closely with the Gardaí and other agencies to address conflict
• Removing the support for Traveller CDPs would result in no local organisation available to help deal with conflict
No Traveller CDPs = More Conflict
Accommodation:
• 1,700 Traveller families are in need of decent accommodation
Traveller CDPs work with the Local Authorities to address shortages and work towards providing decent homes for Ireland’s poorest group.
No Traveller CDPs = More Travellers at the side of the road