‘Refugee Phrasebook’ aims to ease transition
Volunteers translate 30+ languages to support refugees.
As refugees pour into Europe, a group of volunteers in Germany has launched a ‘‘Refugee Phrasebook’’ to help new arrivals overcome language barriers.
Source: ‘Useful German words and phrases for refugees who just arrived + helpers’ (HANDOUT)
The resource translates basic terms in more than 30 languages to help refugees deal with a variety of issues such as seeking asylum and medical attention.
Source: ‘Juridical Phrases for Refugees’ (HANDOUT)
Source: Refugee Phrasebook (HANDOUT)
The project is collaborative with volunteers who speak multiple languages contributing. A Wikibooks page has printable versions of the books using images alongside text.
Source: Refugee Phrasebook (HANDOUT)
Volunteers are requesting help with translations and sharing more information via Facebook.
What do you think of this initiative? Have you seen other projects aimed at easing refugee transitions?