(DANBURY, CT USA –21 April 2014)Translators without Borders has received the Technology for Good grant from Microsoft to develop a multi-device app for crisis relief. The app, entitled Words of Relief Digital Exchange (WoRDE), helps improve commmunications during a crisis between affected communities and aid workers when they do not speak the same language. “Translation […]
Translators without Borders honors volunteers, donors and nonprofit partners with second annual Access to Knowledge Awards
DANBURY, CT USA – 10 January 2014. Global translation charity, Translators without Borders (TWB) today announced the winners of its second annual Translators without Borders Access to Knowledge Awards. The awards, honoring six individuals or organizations who exemplify the mission to translate for humanity, are chosen by the non-profit’s boards of directors and advisors. “We […]
Because Translated Words Make a Difference: The 20 Million Word Challenge
We are asking new and renewing sponsors to join us now to help us reach 20 million words by next year. And we are celebrating all of our sponsors at the Welcome Reception of Localization World on 12 June. Ten million words translated. Words for Syrian refugees, doctors in Haiti, mothers in India and careworkers […]
TWB Leads Translation Effort in Citizen Information Sharing Initiative During and After Kenyan Elections
(DANBURY, CT USA –28 February) Translators without Borders is leading the translation team in partnership with Ushahidi as part of the Uchaguzi Kenya 2013 deployment to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections in Kenya. The elections will be held 4 March; Translators without Borders will offer information sharing support 24/7 between 1 March and 7 […]
Translators without Borders honors volunteers, donors and nonprofit Partners with first Access to Knowledge Awards
DANBURY, CT USA –21 December 2012. Global translation charity, Translators without Borders (TWB) today announced the launch of its annual Translators without Borders Access to Knowledge Awards. The awards, honoring six individuals or organizations who exemplify the mission to translate for humanity, are chosen and given by the non-profit’s board of directors. “We have had […]
Greater Access to Translation Could Save Lives and Protect Human Rights in Africa
Greater Access to Translation Could Save Lives and Protect Human Rights in Africa New report from Common Sense Advisory and Translators without Borders highlights the growing need for translation in Africa (BOSTON) – Translation is critical for addressing information inequalities in Africa. But could translation also improve economic development, health, human rights, and safety of […]
Translators without Borders launches first ever Kenyan Translation Center
For Immediate Release Translators without Borders launches first ever Kenyan Translation Center The Translators without Borders Healthcare Translation Training Center opens in Nairobi 24th April 2012 – Translators without Borders has opened its first Healthcare Translation Center to improve access to knowledge for millions of people. Based in Nairobi, the first Healthcare Translation Center will […]
New Research Study to Explore Connection between Translation and Information Disparities in Africa
Media Contacts: Melissa [email protected] Common Sense Advisory’s report for Translators without Borders will include detailed information about the state of translation for African languages (BOSTON and PARIS) – Information is power. The lack of information can leave people powerless. There are more than 2,000 languages spoken in Africa, but the majority of information is […]
Language Barrier Complicates Aid to Horn of Africa Drought Victims
Language Barrier Complicates Aid to Horn of Africa Drought Victims Translators desperately needed to interpret medical instructions where language barrier is hampering aid efforts Waltham, MA (31 August 2011) — Amid international aid efforts to get humanitarian supplies to drought-stricken Horn of Africa, Translators without Borders, a U.S.-based charitable organization that works in the […]
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