Translators without Borders

What is Translators without Borders?

Translators without Borders (TWB) is a global community of over 100,000 language volunteers providing language services to humanitarian and development organizations worldwide. Originally established as Traducteurs sans Frontières in France in 1993, TWB connects translators with vetted nonprofit organizations focusing on health, nutrition, and education. In 2011, Translators without Borders was formally incorporated as a US nonprofit organization with the goal of bridging language barriers that impede critical humanitarian and international development efforts globally. The organization's work expanded over the years, leading to the creation of a new entity called CLEAR Global in 2021, comprising TWB, CLEAR Tech, and CLEAR Insights, to further advance their mission of facilitating access to vital information for all, regardless of language barriers.

Who created Translators without Borders?

Translators without Borders (TWB) was founded as Traducteurs sans Frontières by Lori Thicke and Ros Smith-Thomas in France in 1993. In 2011, it was incorporated as a US nonprofit organization aiming to bridge language gaps in humanitarian and international development efforts globally. Currently, TWB operates as a global community of over 100,000 language volunteers supporting nonprofit organizations in health, nutrition, and education sectors worldwide.

How to use Translators without Borders?

To use Translators without Borders, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Translators without Borders website.
2. Click on the "GET STARTED" button on the homepage.
3. Sign up as a volunteer if you want to offer your language services to humanitarian and development organizations worldwide.
4. Fill out the necessary information in the registration form.
5. Select the languages you are proficient in and specify your areas of expertise.
6. Wait for your registration to be processed and approved.
7. Once approved, you can start contributing your translation skills to help bridge language gaps in critical humanitarian and international development efforts globally.

By following these steps, you can become a valuable part of the global community of language volunteers supporting Translators without Borders' mission.