The European Roma and Travellers Forum (ERTF) has launched a call for applications for membership to national umbrella organisations representing at least 75 % of all established and officially registered structures representative of Roma, Sinti, Kale, Travellers and other related groups in each Council of Europe member State having such a population. They are inviting NGOs to apply for setting up a national umbrella organisation in their respective country.

The deadline for applications is 31 August 2009. For more information on the applications consult the ERTF website.