In this episode of 'Meet the Mancunian' hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, Francis Duncan, Community Engagement Manager at Irish Community Care, shares insights into how the organisation supports the Irish and Irish travelling communities in Manchester.
Francis discusses his journey into community work, the challenges faced by the Irish travelling community, common misconceptions, and the impact of their initiatives. He highlights the importance of culturally appropriate communities, advocacy, and education in overcoming biases and fosteringunderstanding. The episode underscores the vibrant community spirit and ongoing efforts to make Manchester a more inclusive city.
Did you know:
· 33% of the Manchester population are of Irish descent.
· Romani gypsies, Roma and Irish Traveller are distinct community groups
· An estimated 300,000 Irish Travellers live inUK.
Key resource:
Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript:
(01:02) Introducing Francis Duncan
(02:14) Understanding Culturally Appropriate Communities
(04:32 Irish Community Care's Mission
(06:17) Challenges Faced by the Irish Traveling Community
(10:40) Overcoming Mistrust and Bias
(14:51) Impact and Future Goals
(22:06) Advice for Supporting Communities
(24:08) Upcoming Events and Community Engagement
(25:43) Signature Questions
Listen to the episode and read the transcript on https://www.meetthemancunian.co.uk/
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