Imagine fleeing your home, where you are separated not just by geography from your homeland, but also by language. During times of social conflict and political unrest, when refugees need support the most, the inability to communicate becomes a barrier as significant as any border.
Recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Ukraine and associated resettlements have highlighted the need for translation services for refugees. The number of refugees seeking asylum in the US more than doubled from 2022 to 2023 going from 25,465 refugees in 2022 to 60,014 refugees in 2023 (a return to 2017 and earlier levels), thus increasing the need for language assistance.
Translation services for refugees provide a bridge for those seeking help with those providing the assistance they need. Language services professionals provide a vital connection point with the social organizations and local nonprofits that assist refugees as they get settled into their new communities and start on their new journeys.
The Role of Translation Services For Refugees
Translation services for refugees are indispensable in supporting the immediate needs facing those in the resettlement process. Examples of this would be for refugee families to enroll their children in school, apply for housing, and begin the job search process. All of these processes require professional translation of birth and marriage certificates, medical and vaccination records, and degrees and resumes into English. Translated personal documents also play a vital role in other aspects of re-establishing life, including accessing healthcare and navigating local government services like obtaining a driver’s license or applying for local benefits.
Beyond translation of personal documents, interpreters provide another essential connection between social organizations providing refugee support and those in need. Professional interpreters are available on demand through professional language service providers like Alboum Translation Services. This work demands a deep understanding not only of the language, but also cultural and social norms, particularly for those who may have experienced trauma in their journey. As such, interpreters provide an additional connection point for social service organizations as they work to convey sometimes complex legal and medical information accurately and sensitively.
Collaboration With Professional Translators
Professional translation services can help local nonprofits, community health centers, schools, and other services to remove language barriers. Alboum Translation Services has professional translators and interpreters available for nearly 100 languages – providing communities and organizations with ready access to the languages they need.
While a region may have well-established populations with speakers of one language or another, refugees often bring a new language and culture to an area. That’s where Alboum comes in. For example, in 2021 and 2022, when many Afghan refugees were resettled in the United States, Alboum provided urgently needed Dari and Pastho language support to local communities receiving these new immigrants.
Alboum is dedicated to helping local nonprofits and organizations in communities quickly adapt and scale their language support to meet unexpected and rising needs.
At Alboum, our goal is to make the translation and interpretation process easy, scalable, and affordable so social organizations can focus their limited time and resources on what truly matters – building connections within the community and helping people successfully settle and rebuild their lives.
Interpretation and Translation Services For Refugees
In the face of global social conflicts, the demand for translation and interpretation services becomes elevated. By leveraging professional services like Alboum, local nonprofits and community organizations can overcome language barriers and effectively support refugees.
Through a collaborative effort, we can foster unity, understanding, and offer impactful and oftentimes life changing assistance to those in need.
To learn more about Alboum’s translation and interpretation services or request a quote, contact us today.
