Sar shan? (How are you?) This is Atchin Tan in English Romani: English with Romani words, the way many families talk. We do our best with the translation, using words from lists made with Romanichal speakers. Families say and spell words differently, and legal and safety words stay in English so nothing is misunderstood. Can you help us get it right? Get in touch.
Help build Atchin Tan
The app is at an early stage, which is the best time to shape it. Pick whichever fits you and send us an email.
Ways to help
Tell us what you need
What would make an atchin tan app useful to you? What do you wish you knew before you travelled? A few lines is plenty.
Know a kushti site?
Council transit sites, temporary stopping places or parks that welcome families. Authorised places only, please.
Become a community adviser
Help us get it right. Advisers and moderators from Gypsy, Roma and Irish Traveller families will check places and shape the app.
Support groups and charities
If you work with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, we would like to hear from you about how we could work together.
Councils and site managers
We would like to list official sites accurately. Tell us who to rokker to, or send a link to your published site list.
Funders and press
We are looking for grant funding and for people who care about this. Ask us anything.
Just want to hear when it is ready?
Send us a short email and we will add you to the list. We use your email address only to tell you about Atchin Tan, and we will never share it. You can ask to be taken off the list at any time.