translations for progress

[Brendan Luecke]

www.translationsforprogress.org



My name is Brendan Luecke and I'm writing on behalf of Translations for Progress, a new public service offering free volunteer translations to the global NGO community. The web site was created to assist NGOs in need of translation work, but without the budget to pay for it, and students or professionals of foreign languages who are interested in building experience as translators, developing familiarity with organizations in their region of interest, and contributing to a good cause. The site links volunteer translators with organizations in a searchable online database.  

 

By connecting these two groups, Translations for Progress hopes to support the development of better communication within the international grass-roots community, improving ability of organizations to meet their goals, and to help today's students become more actively involved early on.

 

The need for translations, even of less than professional quality, cannot be understated for many NGOs in developing and even developed nations. Often chronically short of funds, such organizations need translations to work with the press internationally, seek funding from overseas foundations, identify partners in foreign countries, and inform the world community about their work. Frequently something as simple as an English website can greatly increase scope of an organization's influence, its ability to disseminate information, and allow it to more effectively address the problems it seeks to solve.

 

Initially Translations for Progress is targeting language students seeking to become members of the US "development community," which addresses issues as diverse as the environment, human rights, and economic development, but eventually, the website has the capability and aspirations to include students of many languages in many nations. 

 

If you feel that your organization could benefit from Translations for Progress, please visit our website at www.translationsforprogress.org.  This service is free of charge, but users are required to register in order to contact a translator or organization.  After registering you will be able to contact any volunteer translator in our database, and they will also be able to contact you via e-mail.  Once you have found a volunteer who suits your needs, or they have found you, you may cooperate in any way you like!

 

Please feel free and use this service frequently and extensively.  As the number of organizations increases, more translators will be attracted by the increased opportunities, and vice-versa.  If you know of any other organizations which would be interested in this site, or language students who might like to participate, please forward them this e-mail.  

 

Thank you very much for your time and attention, and we wish you all the best in your work!

 

Best regards,

Brendan Luecke

Translation for Progress

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