SIL International
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We long to see people flourishing in community using the languages they value the most.
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https://www.sil.org 27-02-2015 22:22:16
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🎊 We're continuing to celebrate the #InternationalDecadeofIndigenousLanguages ! 🎊
Take a virtual tour of our #IDILMEXICO gathering back in September + learn more about the event: ow.ly/br2Z50Rhy2F
One of SIL's goals is to help bridge linguistic barriers & promote vital health education throughout language communities around the 🌍.
Learn more about our #GlobalHealth efforts in this article by Christian Connections for Int’l Health! ccih.org/sil-africa-bui…
It's #FunFactFriday ! 🎉
According to Ethnologue, the African continent is home to 30% of the world's languages! Can you name one?
Glimpses from the 4th meeting of National Consultative Group on #MLE held at the British Council reaffirm the furthering of understanding of MLE within NGOs, state govts, funders, academia and practitioners.CARE India Ignus Pahal NCERT Room to Read India SIL International UNESCO Bangkok 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture
This word comes from the #Agutaynen language, spoken by around 15,000 people on Agutaya Island and several surrounding islands.
Agutaynen is one of the 175 living indigenous languages of the Philippines. #DictionarySpotlight 📖
We're overjoyed that SIL was able to hold its first ever #DeafBlind workshop this year! Several parents also attended, hoping to learn how to best relate to and support their children.
Learn more: sil.org/blog/sil%E2%80…
3,078 languages are endangered, with 80% of those in just 25 countries. How many languages are vulnerable where you live? #infographics #Languages #INDIGENOUS Slator Language Magazine
Babel: The Language Magazine UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 SIL International CLEAR Global
Let's celebrate our diverse tastes and flavors together—share your favorite food from your culture!🍴🌏 👇 #PeopleLanguagesLife
According to recent data, approximately 800 women die every day from preventable causes related to #pregnancy & #childbirth — that's about 1 woman every 2 minutes.
Most of these deaths are entirely preventable. THIS is why literacy programs + resources in local languages matter.