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Translators improve lives by translating potentially lifesaving information into languages spoken by vulnerable individuals. Those who volunteer as part of the Translators without Borders (TWB) Community have a range of experiences and skills. They share our vision of a world where knowledge knows no language barriers. We are grateful for all our translators, and we love sharing their stories.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Val\u00e9rie Thirkettle is a multi-talented translator who has worked with TWB <\/span>since 2018 and has donated almost 550,000 words of life-saving information<\/b>. Her dedication and motivation to take on new projects and the care she puts into her translations make it an absolute pleasure to collaborate. Val\u00e9rie is a lawyer who spent the majority of her career working for a prestigious intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration of space. Recently, she retired to pursue her passion for <\/span>translation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Val\u00e9rie
\u201cHow I feel when I sit down to face a big revision task\u201d \u2013 Val\u00e9rie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A flexible working life\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

An avid traveler who divides her time between the Netherlands and South Africa, she enjoys the flexibility of TWB\u2019s internet-based system. It gives her the chance to enjoy her other pleasures, studying literary translation, spending time with family and friends, golfing and enjoying nature, particularly in her beloved Africa. All the while, wherever she goes she can feed what she calls her \u201ctranslation addiction.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Val\u00e9rie
Val\u00e9rie enjoys the natural surroundings of Africa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI was attracted by TWB\u2019s technology focus. I discovered how much language matters in humanitarian settings, so I hope my contribution can help people. And that it can improve the advocacy efforts of the organizations I translate for.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Her ability to infuse her multi-sector knowledge into her translation work allows her to work on a number of different projects. \u201cI am a trained lawyer and I have worked in international legal subjects and HR subjects. I like to make myself useful with the skills I have and contribute to the causes that resonate with me, and on a volunteer basis.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Valerie keeps in contact with TWB\u2019s Language Services Team by email. She is celebrated as a central, fun member of the community. The team recalls sharing many laughs with Valerie. With her varied experience, Val\u00e9rie has seen the funny side of translation and mistranslation. She told us a story about a translation she once reviewed in which\u00a0 she noticed the section to sign and \u201cdate\u201d the form mistakenly read \u201crendez vous d\u2019amour.\u201d \u201cI loved it,\u201d laughed Valerie, \u201cfilling in forms suddenly turned into something really exciting!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Education for everyone<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of her favorite projects with TWB involved the revision and final linguistic sign-off of the <\/span>Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities (CDAC) Network\u2019s How-to Guide to Collective Communication and Community Engagement.<\/span><\/a> This is essential for teaching better communication strategies on the ground. It helps inform people about their rights and situations in languages they understand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Translators can often become emotionally involved in a project. When working with <\/span>Street Child<\/span><\/a>, for instance, Val\u00e9rie says,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI felt a strong resonance with the task, and, like with a good novel, the end came too early!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Children
Children learning in school, Bangladesh.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In fact, projects that assist young people tend to stand out for Val\u00e9rie. Her time working with <\/span>Think Equal<\/span><\/a> also left an impactful and memorable mark. Think Equal has developed an early years education program for social and emotional learning. It was a large project in which Val\u00e9rie took care of the entire revision. It included revising French versions of the program, an extensive set of books, lesson plans, and teaching materials. \u201cThe size and spread of this project made it complex, but an opportunity to develop new organizational skills for my translations.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, her translation experience has taught Val\u00e9rie to appreciate the varied skills of other translators. She comments on how they build on one another\u2019s strengths to deliver great work. She\u2019s become increasingly involved in revising tasks and has embarked on qualifications in revising and proofreading. \u201cMy work with TWB gives me a great opportunity for continuous learning.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

One of her tips for other Kat\u00f3 translators is to \u201cpay attention to the glossaries and be as consistent as possible with the terminology you use.\u201d Val\u00e9rie points out that you\u2019re able to ask project managers for feedback throughout the process. \u201cAnd of course, keep claiming more tasks, the humanitarian sector needs all the language help it can get!\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get involved with the TWB translator community.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Written by Danielle Moore, Communications Officer for Translators without Borders. Interview responses by Val\u00e9rie Thirkettle, Translator for Translators without Borders.<\/span><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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