From Zero to Digital
Translation Commons believes every language deserves a place in the digital world.
We’re committed to bridging the digital divide, ensuring all communities can
communicate, learn, and thrive online in their native tongue.
Our Purpose
We are a dedicated community of technology and language professionals united by a powerful mission: to ensure every language thrives in the digital age.
Our Initiatives
We recognize language as the heart of identity and heritage. Our work
directly supports the vitality and longevity of cultures by ensuring
their linguistic legacy endures digitally
Translation Commons is a proud partner of
UNESCO Language Technology Initiatives
In close collaboration with native speakers worldwide and UNESCO’s language technology programs, Translation Commons actively support the growth and long-term sustainability of marginalized languages. We are pioneering the Language Digitization Initiative, bridging the digital divide to ensure that all speakers of any language have the option to use their language comfortably online.
Addressing the Digital Challenge
The digital age poses a risk to many languages, potentially isolating communities and eroding cultural heritage. Translation Commons directly tackles this with our Language Digitization Initiative.
Collaborating closely with UNESCO and global language communities, we deliver free resources, accessible technologies, and vital training. This empowers native speakers to build a strong digital presence for their languages, securing their future in the online world
Global Roadmap for Multilingualism in the Digital Era
We are proud to have contributed to the Global Roadmap for Multilingualism in the Digital Era, published by UNESCO in 2025. Our Founder, Jeannette Stewart, served on the editorial group that shaped this landmark document. This also sets a bold global strategy to bring every language into the digital world, especially Indigenous and endangered ones. Every language. Every community. No one left behind.
Our Impact
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Be the Catalyst For Change!
Join our mission to create a world where every language and culture can
thrive digitally. At Translation Commons, we’re powered by a dynamic
community. We’ve designed a collaborative model that prepares
individuals to lead with purpose.
Whether you’re a native speaker, an advocate for an Indigenous language,
a language enthusiast, or an organization looking to collaborate, your
vision can make a difference. We empower our community to make strategic
contributions, bringing diverse insights and dedication to global
initiatives
