Vulavula API Hackathon
On June 29–30, Lelapa AI hosted the groundbreaking Vulavula API Hackathon, a high-impact event where developers from across Africa built cutting-edge multilingual AI solutions using the Vulavula API. This hackathon showcased how African technologists are solving local challenges using Natural Language Processing (NLP) in native languages. With a strong focus on inclusivity, each project leveraged […]
Translating for Environmental Advocacy: Insights from Experts
The Bureau of Translation and Interpretation (BTI) , in collaboration with Kabod Group and Gazania Amara Montessori School, hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled “The Role of Translation in Environmental Advocacy.” The event brought together experts from diverse fields to explore how translation bridges language barriers and amplifies voices in the global environmental movement. English, French, […]
Empowering Freelance Language Professionals: GATI and Sopodiva Share Branding and Marketing Strategies
The Ghana Association of Translators and Interpreters (GATI) and Sopodiva Training Centre hosted a successful webinar on June 1, 2024, titled “Empower Your Freelance Career: Strategies for Branding, Marketing, and Communication.” The event aimed to equip freelance language professionals with essential tools to enhance their careers. The webinar focused on: Techniques to develop a solid […]
Redefining Collaboration Between Linguists and Tech Companies
There are many things that linguists can offer in the AI era. the type of input given to machines, suggesting what type could be appropriate for a given task, and showing machine learning metrics. Though there are other services, such as software testing, most of the work of linguists and language specialists is to see […]
Bolingo Consult’s Ami Series Approved as Supplementary Material for Schools in Ghana
The Ami Series, authored by Ami D. Christelle Zami and published by Bolingo Consult , has received endorsement from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) as supplementary material for Basic 1-3 levels in Ghanaian schools. The Ami Series stands out for its innovative approach, blending captivating storytelling with vital lessons on environmental conservation […]
What Shifting the Power Really Means: Reflections from the Frontlines of Grassroots Grant-making
When I first joined the Catalyst Fund programme under the Shift the Power initiative as part of the Research and Learning Coordination Team, I thought I understood what ‘shifting power’ meant. Like many others, I believed it was about giving money directly to local organisations and letting them run their projects. But after working closely […]
3 Pathways for Shifting Power in African Development Consultancy
Why Africa’s solutions must be led by those who breathe its complexities Imagine a $500,000 “sustainable agriculture” consultancy in Kenya, led by experts from Geneva who’ve never farmed in arid soil. Their report—filled with technical jargon and imported templates—gathers dust on a donor’s shelf. Meanwhile, local agronomists who know drought-resistant millet varieties weren’t even invited […]
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