This glossary includes terminology in Greek for better communication and humanitarian response when it comes to helping Greek refugees. View and use the glossary here.
Localized communication minimizes the impact of Ebola in DRC
The response to the 11th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) proved the merits of local, multilingual communication with communities. TWB’s research found significant progress compared with the response to the 10th outbreak, and to the many humanitarian emergencies that have affected DRC to date. However, our research also highlighted the need […]
The Language Factor: Lessons for the 11th Ebola outbreak on adapting to the language needs of communities learned during the 10th Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Previous Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks offer lessons for public health experts responding to the 11th outbreak. This review highlights that responders need to build more trust with the communities they serve. It suggests that language is fundamental to that. The ninth, 10th and 11th outbreaks of Ebola virus disease have taken place in very […]
The challenges of translation into Congolese Swahili
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, communicating in the languages of affected people is a priority for the latest Ebola response plan, and beyond
TWB’s language technology initiative: Leaping over the language barrier with machine translation into Levantine Arabic
20+ language tips for effective humanitarian data collection
Language data fills a critical gap for humanitarians
Language and data-driven humanitarian action: 5 takeaways from a recent global discussion
The language of leadership: The words that define how majhis are seen and understood in the Rohingya refugee response
Language for learning: How language use affects Rohingya children’s educational experience in Cox’s Bazar
This report examines how language use affects Rohingya refugee children’s educational experience in the camps around Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. We identified four key factors that influence how Rohingya refugee children receive an education: Government requirements: The Government of Bangladesh imposes certain requirements on education service providers. The complex linguistic environment: The multilingual nature of […]
