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For millions of people worldwide, vital information is not available in their first or even second language, or in a format they can access and understand. They are left out, and offline. Imagine not understanding important vaccine information or a disaster safety message that could save your life. Where do you go for help when the internet doesn't speak your language?
TWB is harnessing translation expertise and technology to bridge that gap and build a world without language barriers for communities in need, but we need your support. Our overall goal is $150,000. These funds will help improve human lives through language. In humanitarian crises, we create glossaries that can be deployed after a cyclone, or ensure health information reaches people at risk of Ebola infection. More broadly, we develop scalable language tools for languages that are under-served. Without these resources and support, speakers of marginalized languages face an ever-widening global knowledge gap.
It is time to act. We need your help. Language is life. Celebrate our shared humanity this holiday season by supporting TWB. Change lives using language.
2 December 2019 update: A HUGE thank you to everyone who has raised funds and given already! Over the weekend we smashed our initial $5k target and we're increasing it to $15,000, which is 10% of the overall Language is Life campaign goal. Please keep up the amazing fundraising throughout December!