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11/2023 Africa

Special Report: Cameroon

How CABTAL Completed 9 New Testaments in Violence-Torn Regions

Bible translation work nearly came to a halt in some parts of Cameroon, owing to a socio-political crisis that has killed about 6,000 people since 2017. But, even while fleeing for their lives, translators continued to draft Scriptures in their languages.

Wycliffe Thai Foundation in time for celebration

Wycliffe Thai Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary and the opening of its brand-new, multipurpose office building in Nong Kwai, Chiangmai on 28 October.

What have I learned about Bible translation?

Wycliffe Finland's outgoing director takes a deep look at Bible translation strategies and impact.

Alliance’s presence at the Arise Asia mission conference

The Alliance sponsored the Arise Asia mission conference in Bangkok 25-29 July that brought together 1,844 young Christians from 37 Asian countries.

Bible translation movement shows big progress

After a predictable slowdown during the first two years of the pandemic, the global Bible translation movement saw major advances in the past year — with Asia and Africa leading the way.

'God made a way'

Watch the dedication of the Ambonese Malay New Testament and learn why this translation was needed.

Wycliffe France’s new beginning

A unique opportunity points the organisation in a different direction

A Hunger for God’s Word

The story of God's faithfulness among the Ibaloi people.

AI Summit

The Global Missional AI Summit is a missional summit examines what is coming and what is already here. Here is a special report from Wycliffe Global Alliance.

AI Summit highlights what is coming soon ... and what is here now

The Global Missional AI Summit examined the emerging technology and the church

AI tools, and challenges, for discipleship

One expert explores how generative AI could help, or hinder, Scripture engagement

'A Sputnik moment'

AI conversation is seen as a huge opportunity for Christians

Rethinking sabbath

A conversation with Susi Krueger, director of Wycliffe Germany

The Alliance and the year before us

Looking ahead to 2023 with Stephen Coertze, executive director of the Wycliffe Global Alliance

Gatherings with a common goal

Bible translation roundtables are beautiful picture of the Body of Christ in action.

New photo library reflects Alliance direction

An improved photo library system is now available to Alliance organisations

'When you look back, you can see a map'

A new book traces the Alliance journey

Discovery in Community

Missiological consultations help the Alliance continually shape its identity

In Mozambique, translation brings unity

Church leaders collaborate as Phimbe project takes shape

In and through a Small Community

The completion of the Barlig Bible has become a blessing to another language community that needs God’s Word in the Philippines.

The Journey in Translating the Bible

How is the Bible translated into another language? The Bantayanon translation team and the Bantayanon community in partnership with Wycliffe Philippines give a tour on how Bible translation is done. This quick trip will show some of the scripture portions translated into the Bantayanon language and will answer some of the frequently asked questions about this ministry.

Through a Child's Eyes

Wycliffe Germany finds an innovative appeal for children and families

Alliance Organisations Continue Focus on Ukraine

Partnerships with local churches address refugees’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs

Setting the Table

In 12 countries, Bible translation tables are feeding unprecedented collaboration.

Bible Translation and the Church

The global church is not only an agent for Bible translation. In the larger picture, the church is the goal of Bible translation.

A Tribute to Roger Welch

We mourn the loss of Rev. Roger Welch, who was instrumental in structuring the Wycliffe Global Alliance.

Ukraine Response: Slovakia serves forgotten refugees

Translated Scripture takes root for Ukrainian Roma people

Ukraine Response: Wycliffe Poland

From the country receiving more refugees than anyone else, Wycliffe Poland is also sending life-saving supplies back to Ukraine

Ukraine Response: Wycliffe Slovakia

In a stopover nation for many refugees headed west, Slovaks respond with help and comfort

Ukraine Response: Wycliffe Romania

Sign language team helps Ukrainian Deaf community find safety

Ukraine Response: Wycliffe Hungary

A small Alliance organisation assesses its long-term role amid crisis

2022 and the Vision for the Alliance

A message from Executive Director Stephen Coertze

Global Evangelism, Bible Translation Seek Common Goals

Opportunities are arising for unprecedented collaboration with global evangelism networks.

Desmond Tutu: Giant of Grace

A pastor and member of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission remembers his friend, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

A New Alliance Funding Model

The Alliance's Chief Financial Officer explains changes in the funding model and how they affect Alliance organisations.

The Challenges and Blessings of Pandemic

Bantayan Island : A beautiful island, yet without their own Bible. A documentary story about the people, the on-going the Bible translation led by Wycliffe Philippines and God’s love for the Bantayanon people at the time of pandemic.

Paving the Path

Duncan Kasokason, the first national Bible translation consultant from Papua New Guinea Bible Translation Association, tells how he reached this milestone and about his desire to help train fellow translators.

Through a Consultant's Eyes: A Glimpse of Oral Bible Translation

An interview with Evelyn Gan, a Bible translation consultant with Wycliffe Malaysia.

Oral Bible Translation Moves to the Forefront

As OBT becomes a larger part of Bible translation movements, we speak with experts to answer a few common questions.

Embracing Rest

As part of God’s creation, we should take rest with a heart of appreciation, gratification and gladness. During the pandemic, some cross-cultural teams managed to run their virtual retreat successfully.

Responding to the Need, Equipping the Locals

In order to reach language communities still waiting for God’s Word, the task is increasingly found in the hands of local Christians.

Team makes Progress on Consultancy Concerns

A special team looking at consultancy concerns for Bible translation has been making good progress.

Vision, Goals and the Alliance

As the Bible translation movements grow increasingly complex, vision, goals and networks can overlap. This does not mean they are singular.

‘YWAM has people’ … and a big vision

46 countries have 5 or more languages still needing Bible translation to begin. YWAM has people in every one of those countries.

Event Strengthened Partnerships Across Asia-Pacific

A new, multi-agency funding event in Asia achieved much more than just raising money for language projects.

Rethinking Consultancy: Pandemic Accelerates Virtual Checking

Pandemic travel restrictions have led to an unexpected blessing -- wider use of virtual consultant checks.

Bantayan Island: A beautiful island, yet without their own Bible

A documentary introduction to the Bantayan Bible translation project in the Philippines.

Rethinking Consultancy: Experts Address a Longstanding Bottleneck

Bible translation consultancy experts are working on a multi-organisation move toward competency-based certification.

Rethinking Consultancy: A Conversation with Bryan Harmelink

Bryan Harmelink of the Wycliffe Global Alliance talks about changes in practice and mindset in Bible translation consultancy.

A Ministry of Reconciliation

A history of racial, ethnic and cultural tension or even oppression often must be confronted before, during and after Bible translation work.

New Milestones in Digital Scripture Availability

Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in Scripture translations on websites and smartphone apps.

Who better than God to receive our best?

Kennya, a Brazilian translator worker encourages us all not to wait until we are old before going to serve God, but to give our best years.

A Safe Place to Share the Journey

"This community is like a starter to encourage us ...

Pandemic Prompts Consulting Innovation

In places where Bible translation has always been ...

Alliance welcomes new Executive Director

On Wednesday, 3 June 2020, Dr Stephen Coertze assu...

Lending a Hand for Health in the Philippines

Bible translators help translate COVID-19 Infograp...

Wycliffe International Formed 40 Years Ago Today

It is recorded in a simple paragraph in the minute...

Gergiko

Gergiko from Wycliffe Global Alliance on Vimeo. W...

New Directions - Language & Translation in the Mission of God Course

New Directions - Language & Translation in th...

Out of Brokenness

During South Africa’s nightmare, Stephen Coertze...

Taking, and Passing, the Baton

Stephen Coertze looks back at a lifetime of prepar...

New Directions for Bible Translation Training

“Despite the limitations of human culture and la...

Colour and Beauty - Kartidaya Celebrates 30 Years

Colour & Beauty - Kartidaya Celebrates 30 Yea...

Catching a Vision for Bible Translation

Catching a Vision for Bible Translation from Wycl...

In Memory of Dave Crough

It is with great sadness that we bring you the new...

Wycliffe Malaysia – Touching Lives through the Word

First thing first! Worshiping God together at the ...

Wycliffe Singapore - Missions is for YOU

Having a time of worship at the beginning of the c...

Keliko New Testament: The 1000th Translation Completed with SIL and Alliance Engagement

This month, August 2018, the Keliko people of Sou...

What is Our Theology of Advancement and Progress and What Milestones are Imminent?

Wycliffe Global Alliance Executive Director Kirk F...

A Brief History of the Wycliffe Global Alliance

“Missions always must unfold within the context ...

100 Years Later, 100 Organizations Strong: Following the Footsteps of God

One hundred years ago, in October 1917, Cameron To...

Dr Stephen Coertze appointed next Alliance ED

The Board of the Wycliffe Global Alliance has ap...

Misriani Balle is from East Timor. She was the main mother translator for the Helong people helping to complete the Helong New Testament in 2012.

The necessity of Old Testament translation

In November 2017, the Board of Wycliffe Global All...

Finding a Path to Forgiveness

“I cannot do this. It won’t work.” Fuad was...

A New Name

Wycliffe International has a new name, Wycliffe...