What Is Translators Without Borders?
Translators Without Borders (TWB) is an independent, non-profit association. It started in 1993, helping non-governmental organisations (NGO) with language barriers around the world. TWB provides free and professional translations that could help those who are not multilingual to get useful information for their health and well-being. Translators Without Borders is associated with Traducteurs Sans Frontières, also a non-profit organization founded in 1993 by Lori Thicke and Ros Smith-Thomas.
Goals and Achievements
The goal of associations like Translators Without Borders and Traducteurs Sans Frontières is to connect the world’s volunteer translators with non-governmental organisations whose focal point is health, nutrition and education. By providing free translations, they allow the NGO to save money. Because they don’t have to spend money on translators, they can spend the savings on the cause itself.
Every year, the two organizations contribute over six million translated words to non-governmental organizations. Among others for Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Médecins du Monde, Action Against Hunger, Oxfam, UNICEF and Handicap International. However, this is not enough to cover all of the need. A large number of other organizations still need help breaking language barriers in many countries.
TWB are doing their best to improve the situation. They have developed an open digital platform, established an organizational structure, opened better communication between NGOs and TWB workers and translators, and created a training center for translators in Kenya in 2012 to help translate life-saving health information into African languages.
Working in Translation Is Important
Are you a professional translator and wish to play a role in the success of TWB? Why not apply to be a volunteer on the Translators Without Borders’ website. It is quick and easy! Or you are not a translator but still want to help? TWB also welcomes project managers, graphic and webpage designers, fundraisers and more! Every volunteer is welcome!
Here at LingoStar, we know that translations are very important and needed in your daily life as well. That is why we provide a range of language services going from translation, voice-overs, interpreting services and more! Should you be in the need of website translation or website localization, we also provide these services. For more information, contact us by calling 604-629-8420 or emailing info@lingo-star.com to discuss your next language-related project. You can also submit a free quote via our website dev.lingo-star.com. We are here to help!
