The silent barrier undermining humanitarian impact
In an era of escalating crises, from conflict to climate-induced disasters, humanitarian assistance must reach more people and do so more effectively. Yet one […]
Through Nadine’s Eyes: The Experiences of our Volunteer Community
Meet Nadine, a French-English bilingual translator whose journey reflects the experiences of many Translators without Borders (TWB) community members. Her story, inspired by the […]
Resilient Voices: Language as a Pillar in Indigenous Risk Management
Languages are an essential part of culture and the shaping of groups, peoples and nations. They allow us to name the world, to get […]
Advancing data inclusivity: The Impact of Translating the KoboToolbox Essentials Course
KoboToolbox is the leading open source data tool for challenging environments. It is used by thousands of nonprofits worldwide for data-informed action in humanitarian […]
We have a plan to expand language AI for social impact: join us!
CLEAR Global has a plan to radically expand the availability of language AI for speakers of marginalized languages, in partnership with other social impact […]
Building Inclusive Early Warning Systems: a Language Lens
Timely warnings during extreme events like floods and cyclones can save lives—but only if people can access and understand them. Currently, many early warning […]
EdTech’s potential for effective mother tongue education for the Marma community
We looked at whether technology could help address the barriers to Marma mother-tongue education Mother-tongue education remains out of reach for Marma children in […]
Digital and language inclusion can transform lives — here’s how
Up to now, the advances in language technology that lie behind tools like ChatGPT, Alexa, and Google Translate have only worked for speakers of […]
The power of language inclusion – Helping displaced communities find safety, make decisions and get support
I’ve been forced to flee my home – where can I find a temporary safe place to stay? I think my child is […]
Falmata’s Struggle for Survival and Communication in a Displaced World
Falmata*, a 25-year-old single mother from northeast Nigeria, once held dreams of a better future. Her mother tongue is Shuwa, the primary language of […]