๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐
In times of Humanitarian crisis and disaster, the role of language services in humanitarian aid and effective communication is crucial for coordinating aid efforts and ensuring the safety and well-being of those affected. Interpreters play a vital cultural role during these situations, and theyโre now considered essential workers for most NGOs and governmental organizations. But the role goes beyond just translating.
๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: ๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ
Following a crisis, one of the most immediate priorities for both relief workers, and victims, is disseminating and receiving information. However, language differences can make this process difficult during response and recovery. Thatโs when language services play a vital role in facilitating communication in these situations.
The lack of language workers during these emergencies was notable in humanistic crises such as the Haiti earthquake in 2010, the Japanese earthquake, and the tsunami in 2011 when NGOs and frontline aid workers realized they were unprepared and unable to communicate in the primary languages of the affected populations.
Interpreting services are needed to bridge the language barrier between aid workers and local communities.
This can include interpreting for medical personnel in providing healthcare, for emergency responders in evacuation and rescue operations, or for aid workers in distributing resources and information. Also, translating vital documents such as emergency instructions, medical information, and aid information into the languages spoken by affected communities ensures that everyone has access to critical data and can make informed decisions.
Interpreters and translators also play a vital role in building trust and understanding between aid workers and local communities. By ensuring that communication is accurate and respectful, language services can mitigate potential cultural misunderstandings and ensure that aid efforts are effective and well-received.
Right now, many organizations require language workers who are prepared to face these situations and advocates to help people. At Atlas Language Services , we encourage all our colleagues to take action and help those who need it the most. Contact Us today to get in touch!