The mission of Translations for Progress is to facilitate communication
within the global grass roots community and to create opportunities for
language students and professionals to get involved in social issues.
We provide a meeting place (Translation Exchange) where volunteer
translators (e.g., linguistics students or professionals in foreign
languages interested in building experience as translators and/or
editors or proofreaders while contributing to a good cause) can link up
with low-budget NGOs who are in need of translation work, but without
the budget to pay for it.
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 in order to work with the press internationally, seek
funding from overseas foundations, and, more broadly, inform the world
community about their work and information they may have to share.
Volunteer translators and NGOs from all over the world can become Translation
for Progress members. The Translation for Progress is currently available in
six official languages (Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Russian and
Spanish), and more language version will be added in the future.
We have currently over 600 registered volunteer-translator members
and over 300 NGO members. It is a gathering of really interesting
and talented people and organizations. Just browse our databases
to check them out.
To learn more about us, please visit our site at
http://www.translationsforprogress.org/.
How volunteer translators can offer their help:
http://www.translationsforprogress.org/howtohelp.php
How NGO can use our site: http://www.translationsforprogress.org/howtousetp.php.
We strive to become a lively community. Everybody (members and non-members
alike) is welcome to drop by, check our News and Links pages, and post any
useful links and/or news items from the world of languages, translations, NGOs,
social justice and development issues.
We are also always looking for volunteers who would be willing to help produce
our Newsletter containing articles from the above listed areas. The Translation
for Progress Newsletter team is an informal ever-changing group. You can join
it for as long (or short) you are interested and have free time to participate.
We are looking forward to your visits and possibly even your participation.
Translations for Progress