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The Covid 19 pandemic is far from end but our struggles are still real. Take a few minutes to read Daniel's reflection on the impact the virus had on his community
The Covid 19 pandemic is far from end but our struggles are still real. Take a few minutes to read Daniel's reflection on the impact the virus had on his community
2/14 This is not a diary but a collection of snapshots and reflections shared by our friend and colleague, Daniel Banceanu through his weekly updates to illustrate the struggle that his community endured during the pandemic, the loss they have suffered, and hopes for the future
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17 April 2020
Many young Roma (around 30 years of age) and older died because of COVID-19. Our community is suffering a lot because many Roma people are frontline workers employed in farms and food production sector, for example chicken factories, etc.
17 April 2020
Many young Roma (around 30 years of age) and older died because of COVID-19. Our community is suffering a lot because many Roma people are frontline workers employed in farms and food production sector, for example chicken factories, etc.
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24 April 2020
Roma families from London and Ipswich have left or are about to leave the country because they are scared.
Sadly, many Roma died in my community because of the virus. In Ipswich alone 5 people died last week. One had 3 children and was expecting another one.
24 April 2020
Roma families from London and Ipswich have left or are about to leave the country because they are scared.
Sadly, many Roma died in my community because of the virus. In Ipswich alone 5 people died last week. One had 3 children and was expecting another one.
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15 May 2020
A very important person died yesterday. He was over 60 years old and was always the first person to open our church making everyone feel welcome and comfortable.
The good thing is that we have managed to find another way of meeting. We meet via Zoom every Sunday.
15 May 2020
A very important person died yesterday. He was over 60 years old and was always the first person to open our church making everyone feel welcome and comfortable.
The good thing is that we have managed to find another way of meeting. We meet via Zoom every Sunday.
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22 May 2020
Well, I haven’t heard Roma people raising any significant issues this week but most Roma people I talked to, said that they want to go back to Romania. They said that during these critical times, they prefer to be in their villages with their families.
22 May 2020
Well, I haven’t heard Roma people raising any significant issues this week but most Roma people I talked to, said that they want to go back to Romania. They said that during these critical times, they prefer to be in their villages with their families.
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29 May 2020
Our Roma community in Romania is severely affected by the virus.
As we have an aging population there, somebody dies nearly every day.
The community puts the blame on us saying that we should have stayed in the UK.
- but it is what it is. This is what we face.
29 May 2020
Our Roma community in Romania is severely affected by the virus.
As we have an aging population there, somebody dies nearly every day.
The community puts the blame on us saying that we should have stayed in the UK.
- but it is what it is. This is what we face.
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5 June '20
I am proud of having opportunity to work with the community in a different way this week. I called Roma parents and children asking them to take part in our GRT History Month competition. All people I have spoken to, loved this idea and were very happy to join us
5 June '20
I am proud of having opportunity to work with the community in a different way this week. I called Roma parents and children asking them to take part in our GRT History Month competition. All people I have spoken to, loved this idea and were very happy to join us
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12 June 2020
A small group of people from my church congregation will meet in the park this Sunday to discuss what needs to be done during these difficult times.
12 June 2020
A small group of people from my church congregation will meet in the park this Sunday to discuss what needs to be done during these difficult times.
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19 June 2020
More Roma families are going to leave the UK for good. Some have already left the country. I’ve asked two families what is the reason for them to leave the UK and was told that they can’t see a good future for themselves and their children here.
19 June 2020
More Roma families are going to leave the UK for good. Some have already left the country. I’ve asked two families what is the reason for them to leave the UK and was told that they can’t see a good future for themselves and their children here.
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26 June 2020
We continue to meet in the park with our brothers and sisters from the church.
26 June 2020
We continue to meet in the park with our brothers and sisters from the church.
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3 July 2020
We didn’t meet last week because of the bad weather. Happily, no more cases of Coronavirus to record.
3 July 2020
We didn’t meet last week because of the bad weather. Happily, no more cases of Coronavirus to record.
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7 Aug '20
It’s really good, Roma churches reopened in almost every city. People asked me about music classes. An elderly lady told me a few days ago, “I want to see our children singing, creating art, playing instruments and not drinking or taking drugs.” ... Hopes arise
7 Aug '20
It’s really good, Roma churches reopened in almost every city. People asked me about music classes. An elderly lady told me a few days ago, “I want to see our children singing, creating art, playing instruments and not drinking or taking drugs.” ... Hopes arise
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Marius Daniel Banceanu is a young activist; active member of the Roma communities in London and Ipswich. Since July 2019, Marius has been working for the Roma Support Group as EUSS project worker. Marius is also studying Social Care at the University of Bedfordshire.
Marius Daniel Banceanu is a young activist; active member of the Roma communities in London and Ipswich. Since July 2019, Marius has been working for the Roma Support Group as EUSS project worker. Marius is also studying Social Care at the University of Bedfordshire.
