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TWB develops language technology to improve humanitarian communication in northeast Nigeria

April 7, 2021 by TWB Communications

Conversational Designer - Nigeria user Shehu chatbot

DANBURY, Conn., USA – 7 April, 2021. Multilingual chatbot will respond to people’s health questions in three languages Translators without Borders (TWB), in partnership with Mercy Corps, has developed a chatbot in three languages to improve COVID-19 understanding in northeast Nigeria. The chatbot will allow people to message questions in their language and receive answers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AI, chatbot, Nigeria, Shehu

Protected: TWB ye Kamusnzǝ yalagǝdi Najeriyabe

August 10, 2020 by TWB Communications

Nigeria glossary

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Filed Under: Training resources Tagged With: app, glossary, language resources, Nigeria, resource

Protected: Babal maana kalimaaji TWB je woyla fuunaange lesdi Nigeria

August 10, 2020 by TWB Communications

Nigeria glossary

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Filed Under: Training resources Tagged With: app, glossary, language resources, Nigeria, resource

Protected: Kamus na TWB don Arewa maso gabashin Najeriya

August 10, 2020 by TWB Communications

Nigeria glossary

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Filed Under: Training resources Tagged With: app, glossary, language resources, Nigeria, resource

Comprehension matters: Reaching vulnerable women in northeast Nigeria

September 17, 2018 by TWB Communications

Click here to view and download this report as a PDF.  

Filed Under: Training resources Tagged With: Crisis response, Humanitarian crisis, Language, Nigeria

Translators without Borders expands glossary to include mental health language for Nigeria humanitarian response

August 28, 2018 by TWB Communications

MHPSS Glossary

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crisis response, glossary, Humanitarian crisis, Innovation, Language, Nigeria

TWB glossary for Northeast Nigeria

March 28, 2018 by TWB Communications

Language glossary for Northeast Nigeria

This multilingual glossary is designed to help humanitarian staff, interpreters, and translators working with crisis-affected people in northeast Nigeria. Using consistent, accurate, respectful and easily understood words in local languages is essential when conveying important humanitarian terms and potentially life-saving information.  The glossary is organized thematically, with a focus on protection, housing, land and property […]

Filed Under: Training resources Tagged With: app, glossary, language resources, Nigeria, resource

Language barriers in the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria

December 11, 2017 by TWB Communications

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 […]

Filed Under: Language Assessments Tagged With: 2017, Africa, Assessment report, Crisis response, English, Humanitarian crisis, Nigeria

The power of speech

December 11, 2017 by TWB Communications

The power of speech

‘The power of speech’ storymap is a Translators without Borders project highlighting language barriers for internally displaced people (IDPs) in northeast Nigeria. Click here for a full-screen version. Other resources that might interest you: Language barriers in the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria (language assessment) Language profile of five IDP sites in Maiduguri (research report) […]

Filed Under: Language Assessments Tagged With: 2017, Crisis response, English, Nigeria

Language profile of five IDP sites in Maiduguri: Muna host community

November 21, 2017 by TWB Communications

This site report for Muna Host summarizes the key findings from a comprehension study designed by Translators without Borders and conducted by Girl Effect using Oxfam communication materials among 951 internally displaced people (IDPs) and host community members at five sites in the Maiduguri area of Borno, northeastern Nigeria. Download here     Other resources […]

Filed Under: Research reports Tagged With: 2017, Africa, Assessment report, Crisis response, English, Humanitarian crisis, Nigeria

Language profile of five IDP sites in Maiduguri: Muna Garage Camp

November 21, 2017 by TWB Communications

This site report for Muna Garage summarizes the key findings from a comprehension study designed by Translators without Borders and conducted by Girl Effect using Oxfam communication materials among 951 internally displaced people (IDPs) and host community members at five sites in the Maiduguri area of Borno, northeastern Nigeria. Download here     Other resources […]

Filed Under: Research reports Tagged With: 2017, Africa, Assessment report, Crisis response, English, Humanitarian crisis, Nigeria

Language profile of five IDP sites in Maiduguri: Farm Centre Camp

November 21, 2017 by TWB Communications

This site report for Farm Camp Centre summarizes the key findings from a comprehension study designed by Translators without Borders and conducted by Girl Effect using Oxfam communication materials among 951 internally displaced people (IDPs) and host community members at five sites in the Maiduguri area of Borno, northeastern Nigeria. Download here     Other […]

Filed Under: Research reports Tagged With: 2017, Africa, Assessment report, Crisis response, English, Humanitarian crisis, Nigeria

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