Int. Development Translation Glossary

Translation Glossary in Chichewa-English for International Development work, created by local communities. Project led by Michael Chasukwa & Angela Crack

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

Thanks to @AcctResearchCtr for publishing our blog on our participatory #translation research project in #Malawi! Thanks also to @ahrcpress for your support @portsmouthuni

[ARC - also @arc-au.bsky.social @AcctResearchCtr]

A new addition to our #AccountabilityKeywords blog series! Angela Crack & Michael Chasukwa reflect on the politics of #translation in development, & offer learning resources for participatory translation workshops from the @DevGlossary project in #Malawi https://t.co/FbzPSFGXFs

[Catharine Cellier-Smart - FR to ENG Translator @Smart_Translate]

🇲🇼 A new #translation glossary project in Malawi aims to improve communications between communities & those involved in international development work
https://t.co/yMQVffDI4f
via @DevGlossary
#Chichewa

[Sho Walker-Konno @ShoKon]

Two cool projects on the English-language bias that chokes so much internationalist work:

@DevGlossary's Chichewa-language glossary of international development jargon https://t.co/PiZ5fUghXn

@GuerillaTrans offering to translate important commons texts https://t.co/LioluuJv5h

[Siobhan Warrington @OralTestimony]

YES! "...prioritise translation as an anti-racist practice... we must be prepared to engage with a kaleidoscopic range of languages...We can think creatively about how the translation process provides opportunities to stimulate mutual learning and more of an equal dialogue." 1/3

[David Stockings @dstranslation]

"...progressive organisations should aspire to work in different languages and ensure that no advantage is given to those who are fluent in a particular language."

Couldn't agree more.

(Though, as an aside, I would consider 'operationalise' a prime example of jargon to avoid.)

[Holly-Anne Whyte MITI MCIL CL @HollyAnneWhyte]

"We encourage INGOs and donors to prioritise translation as an anti-racist practice."

Hear, hear! @bondngo

More: https://t.co/bKMpMsJziD

I wonder whether any organizations are working on facilitating translator training in local languages. Does anyone know?

#NGO #Translation

[Lizz Harrison @LizzHarrison2]

What can Anglocentric orgs do to meaningfully engage with local languages (with limited resources)? New article from Angela Crack and
@MChasukwa via @bondngo https://t.co/GN4Q6MHomA

[Bond @bondngo]

A new translation glossary project can help UK-based INGOs meaningfully engage with local languages, despite limited resources. Dr Angela Crack and @MChasukwa tell us all about it.

Find out more: https://t.co/bWGqXAMnRZ

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

Congrats @TheRingoProject for a fascinating session about inclusive communication in aid! Thank you @doaneatlarge for inviting us to share insights from our Translation Glossary Project. Free resources for #NGOs here https://t.co/yMnnSf8C7U #shiftthepower

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

#InternationalTranslationDay 🌍 Celebrate by downloading your free #Chichewa translation glossary here https://t.co/ZGbyyFVMkq 🇲🇼 Created by communities in #Malawi for development work 🇲🇼 @UNMalawi @MalawiUNICEF @UKinMalawi @undpmalawi @UNFPAMalawi

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

@ListeningZones project found that many #NGO workers do not speak the languages of the communities they work with. To solve this problem, find out how you can co-produce a translation glossary with the community! Visit https://t.co/ZGbyyFVMkq @intrac_uk

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

🎉 Available now! A glossary in #Chichewa of development terminology, created by members of the community 🇲🇼 #TranslationDay https://t.co/ZGbyyGdnJ0 Thank you @ahrcpress for your support! @portsmouthuni @UoPHumSS @UoPTCS

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

Our #Chichewa glossary was created by #Malawi people in participatory workshops. It contains dozens of terms that are not included in any published dictionaries. Free to download! #TranslationDay https://t.co/ZGbyyFVMkq @CLEARGlobalOrg @CONGOMA_MW

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

Do you work in #globaldev? Do commercial dictionaries lack the translations you need? We’re here to help! Find out how local people in #Malawi created their own glossary in #Chichewa, and how you can do the same! https://t.co/ZGbyyGdnJ0

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

Happy 🌍#TranslationDay! We are delighted to announce the launch of https://t.co/ZGbyyFVMkq We created a glossary with local communities in #Malawi for international development work. Explore our site to find out how you can do the same! 🇲🇼

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

💥 It’s the final countdown! 💥 The Translation Glossary website will be officially launched this afternoon! Stay tuned for the big reveal of our website address, where you can access a FREE Chichewa-English glossary for development work! 🇲🇼

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

@OneLwara We are going to hold a separate online launch, so watch out for further announcements! We’ll make sure you get an invite. Thanks for your interest! 🙏

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

🎉Official launch tomorrow! 🎉The Chichewa-English Translation Glossary for International Development Work 🇲🇼 Created by local communities. Containing dozens of terms not included in commercial dictionaries. All welcome! Crossroads Hotel, 2-4pm, Lilongwe 🇲🇼

[Int. Development Translation Glossary @DevGlossary]

@ethicaltransla1 @Ch_Bosseaux @lingleefilms @ScreenLang Hi, I’d love to chat! I’m Dr Angela Crack from @portsmouthuni doing a very similar AHRC-funded @genderfocus in South Sudan re translation & GBV. I was previously part of @ListeningZones, now also involved in a spin-off project in Malawi ☺️

[Happy Kayuni @HappyKayuni]

@DevGlossary @MChasukwa Looking forward to the final product. It is clearly a highly innovative project.