December 18, 2020 SIL joins UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition By Wycliffe Canada Back to all stories SIL, Wycliffe’s key partner organization, has joined a group of UN agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), private and civil society members to further advance innovative learning initiatives for the world’s changing learning environments. Pooling the collective resources and expertise of this formidable team of education partners maximizes community engagement at global, national and local levels to develop stronger strategies to support student success around the world. UNESCO estimates that in today’s COVID-19 educational climate, 1.2 billion students worldwide face the challenging problems resulting from school and university closures. Historically, school closures intensify educational inequality in under-resourced communities by striking a disproportionate blow to already vulnerable populations. According to UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition site, “This coalition is dedicated to working with governments to find solutions to leave no one behind and elevate the importance of equity and gender equality in educational responses to the COVID-19 crisis.” SIL’s UNESCO Global Education Coalition Profile Source: sil.org Posted in News and updates Previous Next

October 17, 2018 One Letter Makes a Big Difference By Samuel Ko Back to all stories There is nothing God wants to say that he cannot say in any language on earth. Wycliffe Bible Translators believe this with all our hearts. We, along with our partners, are committed to clear, accurate and natural Bible translation. Another way of saying this is that we are committed to biblically-accurate and culturally-relevant translation, ensuring that language communities get God’s love letter as He intended it for them. Mark and Patti Bean know this. They’ve been working in the highlands of Peru to help six related language communities complete the whole Bible—six Bibles in six languages! Last year, they completed a workshop to begin checking the proofs prepared for publication in each language. Each of the languages found small edits and corrections to make here and there. Every day these reviewers would meet with Mark to inform him of their tweaks and edits. Pictured here are Yepo and Sumer. The Beans report that it was encouraging to hear them voice amazement using a Quechua equivalent of “awesome!” as they read. But the reader for one of the languages caught a major change! Instead of Jesus saying, “It would be better to have one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,” one error, just one letter in one word, had Jesus saying, “It would be better to be a buzzard than to have two eyes. . . !” What should have been wiskul accidentally said wiskur . Accurate translation takes time. If anyone tells you this can be done in two weeks, don’t believe it. Accurate translation of God’s words in His Book ensures these communities that they can claim its promises. His words cause us to prosper and succeed (Joshua 1:8 NLT). They bring life and healing (Proverbs 4:20-22 NLT), insight for living, and are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold . . . sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb (Psalms‬ 19‬:8, 10‬ NLT). They give understanding, are a lamp to guide our feet and a light for our path (Psalms‬ 119‬:103-105‬ NLT). As translation nears completion for these Quechua language communities, they are experiencing what Jeremiah did—the Word of God burning in their hearts like a fire. Like a fire in their bones! It will wear them out trying to hold it in and they won’t be able to do it (Jeremiah‬ 20:9‬ NLT‬‬). It will be awesome! Story by Bob Creson , President/CEO of Wycliffe Bible Translators USA Posted in Bible translation Previous Next

November 6, 2020 God’s Word touches hearts in Nigeria By Wycliffe Canada Back to all stories As several Ndokwa people walked down the streets of their community in Nigeria, they heard an unfamiliar sound. A man was reading aloud from John 1:1. The voice captured their attention. They recognized his words as Scripture, but something was different. Normally they heard the Bible read in another language that’s spoken in the region. But this man was reading in Ndokwa, their own language. The Ndokwa live in Nigeria’s Delta State. Curious, the people stopped to find out what was going on. An Ndokwa Bible translator was reading a draft of the Gospel of John to a group of people and asked for feedback. He wanted to ensure the meaning of the text was understood clearly by Ndokwa speakers. As he read, the Scripture attracted others who joined the discussion. Some children who were listening began to ask the translator questions about what he was reading. Meanwhile the adults were delighted to discover that God’s Word was being translated into their language. “When will it be finished?” they asked. Others have also responded with joy. On a different occasion, a young woman’s eyes lit up as she listened to a portion of the Gospel of Luke in her language. “Is this in the Bible?” she asked. The Ndokwa translator who was reading Scripture to the woman and her daughter nodded. The woman couldn’t remember hearing the story before. Although she was familiar with Scripture, this was the first time she was hearing it in her language. It seemed as if the Bible was coming home to her heart. After listening to the portions of God’s Word in Ndokwa, both mother and daughter decided to follow Christ! As God’s Word is made available in Ndokwa, many people — including this woman and her daughter — are discovering the joy of the Lord for the first time. Source: wycliffe.org ( Frontlines , Summer 2020) Posted in Impact Previous Next

August 28, 2025 Every Sign Points to God Language related Partner organizations Bible translation National stories Sign Language Back to all videos English 3:00 to 4:59 Length 03:07 There’s one noticeable difference between Sora and most members of the Japanese Sign Language Bible translation team: they’re Deaf and Sora is not. Go behind the scenes with Sora and discover why sign language translation is vitally important for the Deaf. DOWNLOAD SHARE MORE FROM OUR LIBRARY Something New Length 5:38 Dineke is living in a new world, vastly different from her homeland in the Netherlands. She and husband Klaas are right in the thick of it, learning a new language and culture. This life can be daunting. In this film, Dineke shares her fresh perspective just three months into their incredible venture. Every Tribe Will Hear Length 2:25 In the 1980s, Wycliffe founder William Cameron Townsend — affectionately known as “Uncle Cam” — delivered an inspirational speech at the memorial service of a fallen missionary. This video captures Townsend’s passion for the mission we have each been given to carry the gospel message to every nation. Bible Translation is a Justice Issue Length 02:43 Many people take it for granted that the Bible is available in their own language, and are unaware that there are hundreds of millions without that privilege – mostly from smaller, often marginalised language groups. This video explains in just under three minutes why translating the Bible is transformative for these communities, bringing greater equality, empowerment and justice. (Produced by the United Bible Societies, used with permission.) Pastor Gab Length 1:34 Pastor Gab shares the importance of mother tongue Scriptures. With one impact story from his language community, Tetun. Previous Next

August 27, 2025 Unfolding Stories Language related Bible translation Literacy Communication Photography Indonesia Timor Journalism Back to all videos English 6:00 plus Length 6:57 This unique video tells the Bible translation story through the eyes of a journalist, photographer and local colleagues on their trek around Timor, Indonesia. DOWNLOAD SHARE MORE FROM OUR LIBRARY Something New Length 5:38 Dineke is living in a new world, vastly different from her homeland in the Netherlands. She and husband Klaas are right in the thick of it, learning a new language and culture. This life can be daunting. In this film, Dineke shares her fresh perspective just three months into their incredible venture. Every Tribe Will Hear Length 2:25 In the 1980s, Wycliffe founder William Cameron Townsend — affectionately known as “Uncle Cam” — delivered an inspirational speech at the memorial service of a fallen missionary. This video captures Townsend’s passion for the mission we have each been given to carry the gospel message to every nation. Bible Translation is a Justice Issue Length 02:43 Many people take it for granted that the Bible is available in their own language, and are unaware that there are hundreds of millions without that privilege – mostly from smaller, often marginalised language groups. This video explains in just under three minutes why translating the Bible is transformative for these communities, bringing greater equality, empowerment and justice. (Produced by the United Bible Societies, used with permission.) Pastor Gab Length 1:34 Pastor Gab shares the importance of mother tongue Scriptures. With one impact story from his language community, Tetun. Previous Next

Global DUNCAN, David Through his work at OneBook, a Wycliffe Canada partner organization, David is leading an international team of translators, linguists and consultants who are developing a promising new software tool: The Bible Translator’s Assistant (TBTA). The Bible Translator’s Assistant has potential to provide minority language groups with access to God’s Word more quickly, without sacrificing quality or accuracy. This software provides initial exegetical insights and produces a working draft of the Bible directly into the focus language of the project. Roy Eyre, President of Wycliffe Canada, says this about David’s work: “We are experiencing a unique moment in Bible translation today, when the opportunities for acceleration are enormous. Two of the major factors in the rapid increase in the pace of translation are the breadth of collaboration and the relentless application of technology. David Duncan is uniquely positioned to participate in both trends. . . Because of his background in technology, his quiet competence, his passion for local translators, and his bold advocacy, David is perfectly suited to lead the development of software that may prove to be a gamechanger in the world of Bible translation.” David requires additional support at this time. By supporting David in his leadership with TBTA, you can be a part of revolutionizing Bible translation. Your support will help: Reduce the time needed to complete a Bible translation project by as much as 40%. Make sure Scripture is translated accurately, and sounds natural. Render Bible translation manageable for minority groups with barriers to education or resources. Address bottlenecks in the Bible translation movement by lightening the load of Bible translation consultants. Enable Bible translation initiatives to thrive in difficult settings. Finishing and implementing TBTA means that millions more will gain access to God’s Word, and the good news of Jesus, within this generation. Will you support David as he leads this important initiative? Click the “Give Now” button to support David’s work in TBTA. About David: David and his wife Neva joined Wycliffe in 1996, serving Bible translation by providing computer and software support for members and their national co-workers. David has also served as a OneBook project liaison, connecting with national translation partners in Kenya, the Philippines and Indonesia. Neva recently retired to help care for her parents, while David has moved into an exciting leadership role with Wycliffe Canada’s new innovation space, Prescience Labs, where he is working on developing The Bible Translator’s Assistant software through OneBook. Support our ministry GIVE NOW https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341555QE&id=59 Previous Next

December 14, 2018 Loving This “Fishbowl” Life By Guest Contributor Back to all stories By Caitlin Windsor, who serves with her husband Matt in the Oji-Cree Bible translation project in Kingfisher Lake, Ont. Kids and leaders at a Daily Vacation Bible School held last summer in Kingfisher Lake. One of the biggest differences in our life now is not having our own living space. We live in what you can probably best picture as a church basement that is open to the public with offices that are used Monday-Friday upstairs. Sometimes it’s just our family staying downstairs, but sometimes there are guests who stay for anywhere from one night to a couple weeks. The building is also open for community events sometimes, like using the kitchen for cookout stuff or the main space for a workshop on traditional teas. The other night we ate our spaghetti dinner while an elder sat nearby in the entryway gutting a cooler of fish. It was awhile before I realized that once upon a time that would have seemed much stranger to me than it did! There have been a lot of growing pains for our family as we’ve adjusted over the last year to sharing space with other people. The idea of “needing” privacy is deeply ingrained in mainstream North American culture. I used to think that I needed complete privacy so that I could truly relax, or to parent my kids, or have authentic conversation with Matt. But I think I’ve learned two crucial things: how to live normally even with other people around, and workarounds for when we really do need privacy. Basically, it comes down to this being what true community is, people seeing you in your entirety. That’s probably part of why you don’t need to knock before you go into someone’s house here — you just open the door and go on in. And there is beauty to be found as I learn to embrace the authenticity of it. As lots of you know, I have some leftover neurological glitches from past brain bleeds. I’m used to just staying home for the most part if I’m having an off day and my left side isn’t working (on bad days I basically just drag my left half around with me). Is that desire to hide based in dignity? In pride? Probably depends on the day. In any case, hiding from the world isn’t as much of an option here. Authenticity is the name of the game even when you’d prefer to stop playing. But here’s the super cool thing: people here care and they meet you where you’re at. So last weekend when my leg just would not work, I discovered over the next few days that all my responsibilities had been cancelled/taken care of without me even knowing it. No one talked to me directly, but someone called the radio and cancelled Sunday School. The little girl I have been taking care of in the afternoons just didn’t come on Monday and when I texted her mom she just said, “I heard you weren’t feeling well.” Everyone here sees each other’s positives, negatives, needs, and all the in-between and they respond accordingly. This is the beauty of the fishbowl life. Read the full article at thewindsorsupnorth.com Posted in People Previous Next

August 26, 2025 This Grand Story General Wycliffe Promotion World Back to all videos English 0:00 to 2:59 Length 2:02 Who is Wycliffe Bible Translators? What do they do and who are the people they serve? You might be surprised. Take a quick jaunt around the world and uncover Wycliffe’s heart and passion to see God revealed to minority language communities. DOWNLOAD SHARE MORE FROM OUR LIBRARY Unfolding Stories Length 6:57 This unique video tells the Bible translation story through the eyes of a journalist, photographer and local colleagues on their trek around Timor, Indonesia. Hope Through Bible Translation Length 0:59 Imagine reading the Bible in a second language you learned in high school. Would you get frustrated and give up? For so many people around the world, that’s their reality because they have no known Scripture and no active translation project. Wycliffe envisions a Bible translation program in progress, in every language still needing one, by 2025. Encourage and Equip—An ATEK Story Length 5:18 High in the Peruvian Andes, in the remote villages and towns surrounding Cusco, live 1.5 million Quechua people. Though the Scriptures have been published for 30 years in their Cusco Quechua language, church leaders in hundreds of these rural churches have never been taught basic biblical principles. However, things are slowly changing. In Encourage and Equip, you will discover how the Lord is using Wycliffe’s local partner organization, ATEK, to bring transformation by encouraging and equipping His church. Race to 2025 Short Promo Length 1:08 This film is from our archives, featuring clips from past summer and winter races. For the current Race to 2025 video watch: Race to 2025: Extreme Adventure—Eternal Impact(/videos/race-to-2025%3A-extreme-adventure%E2%80%94eternal-impact) Previous Next

August 26, 2025 Our Family, Our Language (short version) General Wycliffe Promotion National stories Central America Guatemala Pokomchi Back to all videos English 0:00 to 2:59 Length 2:08 In this short version of Our Family, Our Language we see the importance of mother tongue Scriptures through the eyes of two Pokomchi Believers, Hidilia and Oswaldo. DOWNLOAD SHARE MORE FROM OUR LIBRARY Something New Length 5:38 Dineke is living in a new world, vastly different from her homeland in the Netherlands. She and husband Klaas are right in the thick of it, learning a new language and culture. This life can be daunting. In this film, Dineke shares her fresh perspective just three months into their incredible venture. Extreme Flexibility Required Length 3:45 Unexpected things happen on the mission field. Follow this young dreadlocked dude on his six-month journey in a distant land, as his vista expands, visually and spiritually. Wycliffe and Ann Voskamp—A Shared Passion Length 03:17 The Rendille people had waited three decades for that monumental moment. Ann was there when it happened, deepening her love for Wycliffe and the Bible translation movement. Experience the moment for yourself in this short documentary. Hope Through Bible Translation – #2 (Canadian Version) Length 01:09 | Imagine reading the Bible in a second language you learned in high school. Would you get frustrated and give up? For so many people around the world, that’s their reality because they have no Scripture in the language they understand best. But things are changing and you can be part of the story! Previous Next

August 27, 2025 Race to 2025: Extreme Adventure—Eternal Impact Adventure Race to 2025 Canada Event Back to all videos English 0:00 to 2:59 Length 1:27 Race to 2025 is your adventure, it’s extreme adventure with eternal impact. (Due to a staff shortage, there are no Races scheduled in 2019-2020. Please pray for someone to fill the coordinator position by 2021.) DOWNLOAD SHARE MORE FROM OUR LIBRARY A Light in the Jungle Length 16:31 A Light in the Jungle—mystery, death, life—key words that embody this 16-minute docudrama on transformation among the Folopa people of Papua New Guinea. Caminando Juntos, el ministerio de AIDIA Length 4:54 La transformación está ocurriendo entre los quechuahablantes del Este de Apurímac gracias a la organización Asociación Interdenominacional para el Desarrollo Integral de Apurímac – AIDIA. Mira usted a esta película, “Caminando Juntos” para ver de primera mano el talentoso equipo de AIDIA sirviendo a su gente a través de la traducción del Antiguo Testamento, la alfabetización y mucho más. Surveying the Situation Length 3:59 Here’s a behind-the-scene look at one of the most challenging and adventurous roles in Wycliffe, Language Survey. Discover the motivation and passion of a young, energetic missionary and the momentous event that unfolds at the film’s conclusion. Every Sign Points to God Length 03:07 There’s one noticeable difference between Sora and most members of the Japanese Sign Language Bible translation team: they’re Deaf and Sora is not. Go behind the scenes with Sora and discover why sign language translation is vitally important for the Deaf. Previous Next