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Suzanne Ass\u00e9nat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2017, this team of four translators donated over 1.2 million words to the work of Translators without Borders (TWB).<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In recognition of their invaluable contribution in mentoring new French translators, <\/span>the French translation team (Barbara Pissane, Suzanne <\/span>Ass\u00e9nat<\/span>, Gladis Audi and Ode Laforge) won the 2018 <\/span>Translators without Borders Access to Knowledge Award for Empowerment. Their work has allowed TWB to significantly increase language capacity and guarantee translation quality in one of the organization’s most requested language pairs (French to English). You would be hard-pressed to find a group of more deserving and yet modest individuals with such impressive achievements to their names.\u00a0<\/span>Having put into words countless life-changing messages, and contributed to the stories of thousands of people in crisis and need, it is inevitable that these women have some tales of their own to tell. <\/span><\/p>\n

They are Empowerment Award-winning translators, but they are also so much more.<\/b><\/p>\n

The team is made up of four witty volunteers, translators-interpreters, writers and mothers, each with their own quirks and attributes. Gladis describes herself as a hunger-relief activist and amateur rosarian who likes to explore nuances and innovate solutions; Ode is a teacher and communicator at heart;<\/span> Barbara has a fondness for<\/span> early music and tall ships events; Suzanne appreciates her family time and has a keen<\/span> interest in the music of words and music itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gladis Audi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u00a0<\/span>With so many roles, it is a wonder these women smashed the one-million-word mark, but their motivations have been clear from the start.<\/b><\/p>\n

All four translators acknowledge that their work with TWB allows them to contribute to social change and global awareness. For Gladis, \u201cSpreading knowledge by breaking language barriers is very significant in itself.\u201d Their motivations stem from a desire to feel <\/span>\u201ccloser to people in distress, people living in countries shattered by wars, poverty, climate disasters or disease outbreaks,\u201d says Ode. This work is her way to \u201cexpress solidarity with them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The team tells the most moving anecdotes.<\/b><\/p>\n

When asked to recount a significant project with TWB, Suzanne proudly remembered a time in which she <\/span>mentored translation students in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She was impressed by the students’ efforts. They did their work with \u201clittle computing hardware, connectivity problems, [while living <\/span>with the threat of<\/span>] armed conflict,\u201d but they \u201ckept at it and delivered pretty good translations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ode Laforge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ode has a favorite memory that is close to her heart. \u201cHow could I ever forget this little book I translated for children in Africa, in which the main character, a little girl living with HIV, was talking about her everyday life?\u201d Ode asks, as she reflects on the human connection that volunteering can foster. \u201cShe managed to lead a relatively happy life, taking the drugs she needed, eating healthy food prepared by her loving grandma, avoiding everything that could negatively interfere with her health, fighting difficult moments to stay healthy, playing with other children, and expressing her wish to become a scientist when she grew up, to find a cure for this terrible disease. Despite the seriousness of the topic, this little story was heartwarming and optimistic, but I was deeply moved while translating it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only has their support left a mark on the lives of thousands, but volunteering for TWB has made a difference to them, too.<\/b><\/p>\n

This volunteer experience provided the backdrop for a new friendship, which began on the translation platform, between Ode and another TWB volunteer translator, Nadia Gabriel. She describes how they built a friendship \u201cexchanging views on how to best render a tricky sentence or a difficult passage.\u201d Since then, they have met in person and have kept in touch ever since. Ode is so grateful that her work with TWB has given her the opportunity to get to know such lovely friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, these productive translators shared some words of advice.<\/b><\/p>\n

Gladis advocates balance and encourages aspiring volunteer translators to \u201cwork extra hard, have lots of fun, believe in yourself and in the team. A little can go a long way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Barbara Pissane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For Barbara, it is all about the work\u00a0ethic of keeping going and finding your work gratifying, <\/span>\u201c<\/span>You will be proud of the help you give to people and you will grow more confident. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to work with people who are always extremely committed!\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Suzanne recognizes the difficulty of finding the balance when translating as a volunteer and doing it for a living. Her advice is never to feel guilty for not doing enough, and never stay away indefinitely. <\/span>\u201cCome again, however (in)frequently you can! There\u2019s an analogy to make with blood donations: You don\u2019t and can\u2019t do that very often, but every little drop (well, pouch, whatever) helps make a difference.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Would you like to share in these life-changing experiences as a TWB volunteer translator? Apply now to get translating<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Written by Danielle Moore, Digital Communications Intern for TWB, with interview responses by Gladis Audi, Ode Laforge, Barbara Pissane and Suzanne <\/span>Ass\u00e9nat<\/span>, TWB Volunteer Translators<\/span><\/p>\n

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