2024 Mpox outbreak response: How to address language and communication barriers to maximize the reach of mpox risk communication
Download this brief as a pdf. In a public health emergency, people need clear, accessible communication to take action and keep themselves safe. But […]
Speaking the language of assistance in DRC
Speaking the language of assistance: Comprehension of language and terms used in Multi-Sector Needs Assessments in DRC To support humanitarian response in the […]
Insights into community needs and wishes – eastern DRC
Insights into community needs and wishes – eastern DRC People need effective humanitarian reporting systems for sexual exploitation and abuse in eastern Democratic […]
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 […]
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 […]
The challenges of translation into Congolese Swahili
“How can we contribute if we can’t participate?” The accessibility of humanitarian guidance to local and national organisations
PSEA recommendations: Language issues for safeguarding
TWB’s research shows that a language sensitive response to Ebola outbreaks could improve understanding and trust in key messages. It will enhance the accessibility […]
Assessment: effective Ebola communication requires respect and transparency
In the second year of the current Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), people at risk still don’t have clear […]
Missing the mark? People in Eastern DRC need information on Ebola in a language they understand
People at risk of contracting Ebola need information to keep themselves and their families safe. Information they don’t understand will not help them. They […]