In 2020, Internews launched the Rooted in Trust project to counter rumors and misinformation about COVID-19. They commissioned Translators without Borders (TWB) to map community radio stations, and investigate the language and translation challenges community radio broadcasters face when relaying official COVID-19 risk communication to their audience. To better understand these challenges, TWB conducted a […]
Portée et efficacité de la communication sur la Coronavirus (en FR, LN, SW, NNB)
TWB et Mercy Corps ont menée cette étude qui porte sur la COVID-19 / le Coronavirus et sur les informations que le public reçoit sur ce virus. Elle vise à comprendre si les informations sur le Coronavirus sont utiles aux personnes, si elles ont accès à ces informations et si elles manquent d’informations. (Disponible […]
Language diversity in the COVID-19 pandemic
People have a right to access the information they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet often that information is not available in languages and formats they understand. COVID-19 is rapidly expanding in linguistically diverse countries. Organizations supporting the response need to develop communication strategies that cater to the needs of marginalized language speakers in these […]
Interactive map: Global literacy levels
Explore our constantly updated interactive language map to learn about global literacy levels per gender per country.
TIP SHEET: Interpretation and sensitive topics – EN
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Interactive Philippines language map
A healthy discussion: Rohingya language guidance for healthcare workers
TIP SHEET: Interpretation and sensitive topics – FR
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TIP SHEET: Interpretation and sensitive topics – AR
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TIP SHEET: Interpretation and sensitive topics – SP
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