{"id":34,"date":"2017-03-03T13:38:16","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T13:38:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.translatorswithoutborders.org\/blog\/2017\/03\/03\/language-is-one-of-the-major-obstacles-faced-by\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T14:30:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T14:30:58","slug":"language-one-of-the-major-obstacles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/translatorswithoutborders.org\/blog\/language-one-of-the-major-obstacles\/","title":{"rendered":"Language: One of the major obstacles faced by refugees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tunisian researcher, <strong>Mayssa Allani<\/strong> insists that a cooperative approach is required when dealing with the refugee crisis in Europe. She believes that countries around the world should be united in helping refugees overcome the trauma of the war. In order to help, it is necessary to overcome one of the major obstacles faced by refugees: language.<\/p>\n<p>While studying at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece Mayssa taught Arabic to European volunteers in the refugee camps so that they could communicate better with those affected by the crisis. She was shocked by the misery and sadness she found in the camps. \u201c<em>As a volunteer, it was sometimes very hard for me to hide my tears, and to maintain a strong face. Saying goodbye at the end of the day was so emotional<\/em>,\u201d she remembers, \u201c<em>the little kids were clinging to me<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>LAnguage is one of the major obstacles<\/h4>\n<p>But this gave her an opportunity to learn about the refugee crisis first-hand. She gained a better understanding of the humanitarian sector and was impressed by the commitment of volunteers from many different countries. She realized that language is one of the major obstacles faced by refugees.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Language is one of the major obstacles faced by refugees. It hinders refugees trying to voice their concerns, interact and communicate with others&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;<em>In such situations, translation is essential to overcome language obstacles and to ensure effective communication, because refugees need to have access to information and news in a language they understand.<\/em>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Her experience in the camps led Mayssa to volunteer with Translators without Borders (TWB). Now living back in Tunisia, she helps refugees remotely by translating from English to Arabic for the TWB Arabic Rapid Response Team. Volunteering for TWB keeps her abreast of the changing conditions at the camp and helps her feel connected to the situation. \u201c<em>I am happy to be part of a group of dedicated translators<\/em>,\u201d Mayssa says. \u201c<em>It has been a rewarding experience to provide a rapid, high-quality translation<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her daily activities for the RRT include translating and editing articles to help refugees get access to vital information in their language. She translates instructions about asylum-seeking registrations and procedures, and important news items. With access to clear, up-to-date information, refugees are empowered.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Refugees deserve better support, education, and care so as to lead a peaceful life and to forget about the destructive war they have experienced<\/em>,\u201d she says. \u201c<em>Kids should be sent to school as soon as possible and given special care. I would like to go back to the refugee camps to help the people further and to put a smile on the kids\u2019 faces<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mayssa majored in English language and literature and has experience in translation with national and international organizations. 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