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Five real-life reasons why human translators, not computer programs, are needed for clear, accurate and natural Bible translations.

One day, while a young Siarlak man was reading his lines from the “JESUS” film script, an audio technician named Bennis noticed a change in the speaker’s voice and pressed the “pause” button. Looking up, Bennis saw tears in the young man’s eyes.

Afaafa decided to read the first Bible verse she set her eyes on–and it “happened” to be Galatians 5:1. That night, she dreamed that God was inviting her to choose slavery or freedom.

“Wash your hands” is a key message in fighting the spread of the novel coronavirus around the globe. But for roughly 30 per cent the world’s population, that simple advice is not accessible because it hasn’t been translated into their language.

While Budy was working in a village 85 km from his home, recording the “JESUS” film, a massive 7.5 earthquake hit his home city in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bible translators in Cameroon are creating and distributing public health information about the disease, which one language community calls “pneumonia with thorns.” The Cameroon Association for Bible Translation and Literacy (CABTAL), a Wycliffe partner organization,…

During South Africa’s nightmare, former policeman Stephen Coertze found hope.

“When it feels like things aren’t moving along according to our timing, we have great confidence that God has something good for this people group.”

Responding to the social restraints caused by the spread of COVID-19, the Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) plans to hold its “Summer@CanIL” training course online. As the training partner of Wycliffe Canada, CanIL has traditionally held its summer course in…

Besides helping Gbari farmers reflect on how the Bible speaks into their lives in practical ways, the workshop is helping to elevate the status of farming.