INVOLVE delivers support, training and strategy to the youth projects linked to the Association which enhances their development, it is the main provider of Youth work Services for young Travellers throughout the country. Each project has its own unique programme of activities in seven projects; the projects engage with over 600 youths every year. The Organisation also collates, edits, publishes and distributes Travellers’ Voice Magazine.
Travellers’ Voice Magazine is a dynamic and empowering publication developed to amplify the voices of the Traveller community in Ireland. Managed and published by Involve, the magazine serves as a vital platform for promoting social inclusion, cultural pride, and informed dialogue. Through a commitment to community development and inclusive communications, Travellers’ Voice provides targeted information, insightful commentary, and inspiring stories that reflect the realities, aspirations, and achievements of the Traveller community.
Our publication, from its very first issue in 1991, has striven to tell the other side of the story; the positive side of Irish Traveller life, heritage and culture. Crucial funding from Pobal and the Department of Justice insures this informative and educational tool is published five times per year and remains the only publication of its kind in Ireland. Travellers’ Voice is also considered an authentic and impartial glimpse of the Traveller community as the majority population of its team are members of the community; from a Traveller prospective this insures it is the trusted source for news and information pertaining to the community.
Each issue of the magazine features contributions from Traveller writers, activists, and community members, ensuring authentic representation and participation. The content spans a broad range of relevant topics, including education, health, culture, equality, political engagement, and Traveller history. By highlighting both challenges and successes, the magazine not only raises awareness of Traveller issues but also celebrates identity, resilience, and progress.
A core principle of the project is the direct involvement and employment of Travellers in all aspects of the publication—from writing and editing to design and distribution. This ensures that the magazine remains rooted in the lived experiences of the community it represents, while also fostering skill development and professional opportunities for Travellers.
Distributed both in print and digitally, with an average print readership of 10,000 per issue and growing, Travellers’ Voice reaches a wide audience that includes policymakers, educators, service providers, and the general public. In doing so, it plays a key role in challenging stereotypes, influencing public perception, and promoting greater understanding between the Traveller and settled communities.
Ultimately, Travellers’ Voice Magazine is not just a publication—it is a community-led initiative that embodies empowerment, representation, and the celebration of Traveller culture.
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Principles and Values
- We understand that Travellers are a distinct ethnic group, with a shared culture, history and language
- We believe that racism is a core issue that drives the discrimination Travellers experience
- We advocate a non-adversarial approach to youth and community work, choosing dialogue over confrontation
- Transparency, professionalism, consistency and accountability in all aspects of the organisation – from youth club to Board of Management
- We recognise and acknowledge nomadism as a valid and enriching way of life
- We emphasise a collaborative approach to the work, seeking like-minded partners to help us achieve our aims
