Overview
A new chapter is about to begin for millions in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo. For the first time, they are on the path to receiving the full Bible in their own language, an opportunity that will bring clarity, hope and transformation to over 10 million lives.
Your gift will help new Bible translation initiatives hit the ground running this year. Will you partner with us for this next season of Bible translation?
About the initiative
Lingala Equateur ya Sika is a Bible translation project serving 10 million people in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo. In this region, communities often have no internet or electricity, leaving them cut off from others. Beyond geographic isolation, the absence of translated Scripture makes it hard to connect with God. Many identify as Christians, but mix biblical teaching with occult beliefs.
Although Lingala Equateur is one of the country’s official languages, the northwest variety of Lingala has never had the full Bible. A dedicated team is working to change that, aiming to complete the entire Bible in just three years. With God’s Word in their own language, people will clearly understand Scripture, grow in their faith and strengthen their connection to the wider Church.
Your partnership is key
Your prayers and gifts will help the team:
Translate and publish the full Old and New Testaments in print and audio formats
Standardize the writing system for Lingala Equateur ya Sika
Receive training in translation principles and specialized software
Your gift will help:
Recent highlights
A draft of 1 Corinthians was shared with community members for feedback, leading to transformed lives. One man, after reading chapter seven, sought forgiveness from his wife and committed his life to Christ.
Local churches are showing increased support for Bible translation, actively participating in efforts to make Scripture available in Lingala Equateur ya Sika.
Translation work is underway for the complete Bible, with both print and audio versions planned to reach people in remote communities.
Due to the sensitivity of the region this project is located in, please contact
development@wycliffe.ca for the latest updates on this project.
Our commitment
Visit the project regularly to monitor progress and ensure good stewardship
Keep you updated on progress, needs and prayer requests
Provide an annual tax receipt for your donation
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*Our funding commitments to Bible translation projects are made in 3-year cycles and include regular
checkpoints with our field partners to ensure mutual accountability.
For greater transparency and a more accurate picture of the scope of our projects, the amounts below now
reflect the remaining need based on the entire 3-year funding commitment for the current phase of each project.