Updated glossary supports response with gender-focused language advice DANBURY, Conn., USA – 3 October 2018. Translators without Borders (TWB), in collaboration with Oxfam International and CARE International, is launching new gender-focused language guidance for the Rohingya refugee crisis. This language support, which is provided in the TWB Glossary for Bangladesh app, gives refugees, aid workers, […]
Comprehension matters: Reaching vulnerable women in northeast Nigeria
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Translators without Borders expands glossary to include mental health language for Nigeria humanitarian response
New additions to language app help those in the mental health and psychosocial support sector communicate with people affected by crisis in northeast Nigeria. DANBURY, CT USA – 28 August 2018. Translators without Borders (TWB) has released the latest version of its glossary for northeast Nigeria. TWB is an international non-profit that supports people affected […]
Bridging the gap – Executive summary
The impact of language barriers on refugee and migrant children in Greece Executive summary of the study conducted by TWB on how language affects refugee and migrant children in Greece, and their language journey since departing their home country. Download here Other resources that might interest you: Language & comprehension barriers in Greece’s […]
Language & comprehension barriers in Greece’s migration crisis – Executive summary
The executive summary of a study conducted in April 2017 by TWB and Save the Children on the language and communication barriers that exist in the context of the ongoing refugee crisis in Greece. Download here Other resources that might interest you: Bridging the gap (executive summary) Lost for words (research report) […]
Rohingya Zuban
When surveyed in October 2017, a shocking number of Rohingya refugees said that they were unable to communicate with humanitarian responders. The issue of difficult communications in a crisis scenario is intensified by the fact that high numbers of the refugee community are illiterate. This rapid assessment shows how communication is a major barrier in […]
Language barriers in the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria
This research report summarizes the key findings of an initial assessment of the language barriers hampering operational agencies’ efforts to communicate with affected people in northeast Nigeria. The report also proposes ways forward to improve communication with communities, and thereby aid effectiveness. Download here Other resources that might interest you: The power of […]
Putting language on the map in the European refugee response
A research report by Translators without Borders on the reasons for the lack of language support for refugees and migrants in Greece, and practical solutions to address the issue. This report was produced by Translators without Borders in the framework of the Mixed Migration Platform. Download here Other resources that might interest you: Lost […]
Language & comprehension barriers in Greece’s migration crisis – Infographic
An infographic with the main findings of the study conducted in April by TWB and Save the Children on the language and communication barriers that exist in the context of the ongoing refugee crisis in Greece. Download here Other resources that might interest you: Putting language on the map in the European […]
Bridging the gap
The impact of language barriers on refugee and migrant children in Greece Research report conducted by TWB on how language affects refugee and migrant children in Greece, and their language journey since departing their home country. Download here Other resources that might interest you: Language & comprehension barriers in Greece’s migration crisis (executive […]
Language & comprehension barriers in Greece’s migration crisis
A study conducted in April 2017 by TWB and Save the Children on the language and communication barriers that exist in the context of the ongoing refugee crisis in Greece. Download here Other resources that might interest you: Bridging the gap (executive summary) Lost for words (research report) Putting language on the […]
Lost for words
Improving information access for refugees and migrants in Greece A research report focusing on improving information access for refugees and migrants in Greece. This report was produced by Translators without Borders in the framework of the Mixed Migration Platform (MMP). Download here Other resources that might interest you: Putting language on the […]
