By Liv Hammond, the Traveller Movement
\nOur Community Advocacy and Engagement Officer Olivia Hammond recently spoke at the first Voices with Impact event, organised by the Lancaster University Mental Health Research Group. The event featured a screening of the fantastic film A Basketful of Eggs, featured previously in our blog.
\nEvents like these are so important for empowering community voices with lived experience. The discussion was rich, and spanned topics such as why positive representation of Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller stories are necessary, and what life is like as a community member in 2026.
\nThe conversation provided an opportunity to reflect on the importance of challenging long-standing stereotypes and recognising the diversity of experiences and identities within the communities. Too often, stories about communities are told by others, rather than by the people who live them. Creating spaces for community members to speak openly and comfortably about their experiences is a great step towards changing this.
\nWe are grateful to the Lancaster University Mental Health Research Group and Professor Hazel Marsh for organising this event and for bringing people together to listen, learn and share. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate community voices and highlight why representation matters.
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