Uganda

  • We celebrate our life and culture.

    Ugandans speak more than 40 languages. Language is communication, but also expression of who we are as individuals and communities. Culture is shared systems and values, but also the environment in which our languages develop, influencing how we use them.

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  • We work best in partnership.

    SIL works together with many organisations, connecting local language communities with experts and resources worldwide. Together we help people create clear, natural, and accurate language resources they can embrace and celebrate with a powerful sense of ownership.

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  • We can all get involved.

    Each language community has unique knowledge which informs our expertise. SIL has trained many Ugandans in linguistics, literacy, programme management, and other fields. Many others have joined local reading groups, writing workshops, advisory committees and more.

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SIL serves many language communities across Uganda, working with them to build capacity for sustainable language development through research, consultation, training, translation, media creation and more.

 

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Language Development

Language development identifies, equips, and engages in ongoing planned actions to ensure that a language continues to serve the community's many changing needs and goals.

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Media & Resources

Each community creates unique language resources in a variety of media. Working alongside them, SIL adds to (and shares) its growing archive of knowledge and understanding.

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About SIL International

Founded in 1934, and active in Uganda since 1993, SIL International is a global leader among academic and professional organisations which offer language development services.

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