An insight into life on a Gypsy site through the eyes of Clare. She discusses her daily life, recounts a period when her family were on the road and couldn't find a site to stop, highlights the strength of community on Gypsy sites and reflects on the prejudice faced by Gypsies and Travellers. ****************** PART OF MEDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT'S SAVVY CHAVVY PROJECT (chavvy is the old Romany word for youth) Savvy Chavvy is a project combining innovative training in social media and web 2.0 technology with a unique social networking site specifically for young Gypsy Travellers. Savvy Chavvy is a finalist for the Community Activism category in the New Statesman New Media Awards 2008. www.newstatesman.com ********** For more of our projects, see: www.mediafordevelopment.org.uk
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