Translators without Borders (TWB) is a global community of linguists helping people get vital information and be heard, whatever language they speak.
People who speak marginalized languages often lack critical information in their language. Our community of over 100,000 linguists donate their time and skills to translate critical information for millions of people around the world, so everyone has the information they need and want.
“It is both amazing and also very comforting and inspiring to see people donate their time and skills to defend the principles of action and the ideas of humanitarian assistance.”
The lack of translated information
Speakers of marginalized languages often can’t access information they need and want in a language and format they understand. This prevents them from finding information about health, learning or their rights.
Nonprofits and other global organizations may lack the expertise or funding to communicate with people who
speak these languages. They may struggle to find translators working in these languages or try to rely on local staff for translation, leading to less credible information, and overworked staff.
There is a need to match humanitarian and nonprofit organizations with professional translators all over the world. That’s where Translators without Borders comes in.
