Northern Thai Literacy Internship & SE
The Northern Thai region of Lanna—which means a “million rice fields”—is known for its unique culture and ancient traditions. Although six to seven million people speak this northern dialect, fewer…
Read MoreIsland Sign Language
Most Deaf people on these islands have never heard the gospel message. It is difficult for most Deaf to understand the written Bible, as only about five per cent are…
Read MoreSouthern Thai Oral Bible Storying
For language groups with oral cultures, chronological oral Bible stories are an effective way for people to engage with God’s Word. Through the Southern Thai Oral Bible Storying initiative, believers…
Read MoreEastern Lawa
This new Bible translation initiative is beginning at an opportune moment. Communities which have been hostile to Christianity and the Scriptures are now open to gaining literacy skills. A very…
Read MoreJade Star
Research indicates that more than 350 sign languages are in use around the world today, yet only one—American Sign Language—has a translation of the complete Bible! And only two per cent…
Read MoreKinsha
Kinsha is a Bible translation effort in a sensitive area of Southeast Asia, representing 3.5 million people in three countries. The few Christians in this region are eager to be…
Read MoreGREEN, Peter and Betty
Originally from England, Peter and his first wife, Chris, joined Wycliffe Canada in 1972. They went to the Philippines in 1974 and worked among the Tagbanwa people, doing translation, medical…
Read MoreINGLIS, Doug and Connie
Doug and Connie, originally from Abbotsford, B.C., joined Wycliffe in 1986 and serve as Bible translators and linguistic consultants (in Asia since 1990). They have three children who grew up…
Read MoreFRIESEN, Derryl and Karen
Derryl and Karen were born in Canada but have lived most of their lives as global citizens around the world; in Mexico, USA, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Kenya, Europe, South…
Read MoreHARMAN, Derek
Derek’s desire to serve the Lord was nurtured from childhood, having been blessed to grow up in a strong Christian home. He grew up in Temiskaming Shores and Timmins, Ont.,…
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