Voice isn’t failing LMICs – the data is
Why the data behind voice technology matters A few weeks ago, ICTWorks raised a valid alarm: voice-only interfaces are often failing small businesses in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). At CLEAR Global, we’ve spent years documenting that the problem isn’t the interface, but the foundational data. Voice technology is currently built on a digital divide […]
Tarjimly becomes part of CLEAR Global’s mission for language access
We are very excited to announce that Tarjimly is joining CLEAR Global, becoming the newest addition to our suite of tools to promote language access across the world and strengthening our impact. A shared vision for breaking language barriers Since our founding, CLEAR Global has been committed to helping people to get information in their […]
When health information speaks your language: a movement to translate medical knowledge for all
Access to reliable medical information can be a matter of life and death. Yet for billions of people worldwide, health information remains locked behind language barriers. This is the challenge that Wiki Project Med Foundation (WPMEDF) set out to address when they launched MDWiki, a collection of health care articles ready to be translated into […]
Half of the world can’t participate in solutions for the climate crisis because of language barriers
The monsoon rains came early to Pakistan in 2022, transforming rivers into roaring torrents that swallowed entire villages. In Nowshera district, as floodwaters receded and displaced families sought help, language became an invisible barrier as devastating as the floods themselves. Pashto-speaking families who had lost everything found themselves unable to navigate the very systems meant […]
Language support for people on the move: Our collaboration with UNICEF’s U-Report
CLEAR Global has partnered with U-Report On The Move, a digital platform developed by UNICEF to support young migrants and refugees in Italy. The platform is designed for unaccompanied minors and young people on the move, offering a space where they can access accurate information, receive support, and take part in shaping the policies and […]
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 crucial element often overlooked in delivering impactful aid is language. Language inclusion is not a peripheral concern; it is central to accountability to affected people (AAP). Without it, aid cannot be […]
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 a few dozen languages. But in a wider range of languages, they could dramatically impact the lives of millions of people. They could enable those displaced by war and disasters to […]
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 getting sick – where is the nearest doctor? I don’t know what my rights are here – who can answer my questions? Imagine not being able to get the answers to […]
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 only 4% of households in the region. With two years of schooling, she didn’t get to learn other languages. When conflict erupted in her hometown, she was forced to flee, arriving […]
Toolkit for sharing your support for language inclusion
Thank you for supporting CLEAR Global’s language inclusion campaign! If you would like to contribute, you can do so on our campaign page. If you would like to organize your own fundraising, you’ll find ideas for that below. If you have already contributed, you can amplify your impact by spreading the word on social media: […]