Every Language Matters.
Every Voice Deserves to Be Heard.
In a world rushing toward digitization, thousands of languages
still live in silence.
No online presence. No digital tools. No way to share stories,
culture, or knowledge.
Without digital resources, these
languages face marginalization and
the risk of disappearing, along with the rich worldviews and
traditions they carry.
Join Us, Empower a Language, Preserve a Culture, Bridge a World.
Your donation is more than just support—it’s a helping hand for marginalized language communities to embark on their digital journey.
Translation Commons is pioneering the movement to empower language communities with the tools they need to go from Zero to Digital. With your help, we build keyboards, digitize dictionaries, train grassroots leaders, and amplify voices that deserve to be heard.
Your support helps us build a truly multilingual internet, where no one is left behind because of the language they speak.
The Silent Crisis. Our Human-Powered Solution.
Why Your Support Is Critical: The Digital Language Divide.
Imagine a world where your language, your stories, your heritage can’t exist online. This is the reality for thousands of the world’s 7,000 languages. Without digital presence – no keyboards, no online dictionaries, no digital resources – these languages face marginalization, risking the loss of unique worldviews, traditional knowledge, and vibrant cultural identities.
At Translation Commons, we don’t just talk about the problem; we empower the solution. We work hand-in-hand with grassroots language communities worldwide, providing the expertise and open-source tools they need to digitize their languages. Our unique ‘Zero to Digital’ resources offer a step-by-step roadmap, equipping non-technical users to bring their language online. This vital work is powered by a dedicated global team of volunteer language technologists, computational linguists, engineers, UX/UI designers, accessibility specialists, community organizers, and linguists. Together, we build keyboards, create digital dictionaries, develop translation memory systems, and foster collaborative platforms. Through strategic partnerships, including our ongoing collaboration with UNESCO’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL), we amplify these efforts, ensuring every language has a place in the digital future.
Choose Your Impact
Make Lasting Change with Monthly Support You Choose. Join as a recurring donor and fuel sustainable impact. With tiered giving options, you decide how to empower communities—from launching digital tools to preserving endangered languages. Every level helps ensure no language is left behind.
$180 One-Time
$420 One-Time
$900 One-Time
$3,000 One-Time
Every gift, no matter the size, fuels our mission.
Join Our Movement. Your Contribution, Your Way.
Corporate Sponsorships
Maximize your impact! Many companies match employee donations, effectively doubling your gift. Check if your employer participates!
Learn More →Volunteer Your Expertise
Your skills are invaluable! Our work is powered by a passionate global volunteer force. Lend your talents as a linguist, developer, project manager, or more.
Learn More →Spread the Word
Be an advocate! Share our mission with your network. Follow us on social media and help us amplify the call for linguistic equity.
Be the Catalyst for Change
Your Investment in Language, Our Commitment to You.
Translation Commons is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, deeply committed to responsible stewardship of every donation. We ensure that your generosity directly fuels our programs, tools, and community initiatives, driving measurable impact.We deeply value your trust. Your personal information is protected. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.
Proud Partner of UNESCO's International Decade of
Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032).
