Blogs

Exploring Faith-Based Giving as an Alternative Funding Model for CSOs

This unique study, commissioned and published by WACSI, examined how faith-based philanthropy can serve as a viable funding source for civil society organizations. It opened new avenues for funding while emphasizing the importance of ethical giving and community...

Strengthening Stakeholders’ Collaboration to Expand Civic Space in West Africa

Commissioned by the Fund for Global Human Rights and published by WACSI, this report outlines successful strategies for fostering partnerships that defend and expand civic space across West Africa. By highlighting collaborative approaches, our research promoted a more...

Advancing Financial Sustainability of Civil Society in Africa

This publication by WACSI offers practical insights into strategies that bolster the financial resilience of African CSOs. By identifying key practices and models, the study provided organizations with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of funding and...

Overcoming Development Aid Fatigue: Deciding Together and Shifting Power to Communities in Africa

This groundbreaking study, commissioned and published by WACSI, tackled donor fatigue and advocates for community-led development solutions. Through an emphasis on participatory approaches, the findings encouraged donors and civil society to collaborate more effectively, fostering trust and shared...

The Next Billion Conference

Africa’s digital economy is booming, and as a language professional, the opportunities are limitless. But thriving isn’t just about skills: it’s about knowing how to market, sell, and grow your business. Join us for the 2024 Marketing and...

Kabod Young Professionals Program

Call for Young Professionals in edtech, language tech and international development. Duration: 1-3 months (Volunteers) and 3 to 6 Month (Interns) Location: Remote or in-person (if in Accra, Ghana). Program Overview Kabod is a leading research, edtech and...

Inaugural Launch of Afrolinguals Magazine

The launch of Afrolinguals Magazine on 14 November 2024 marked a historic milestone for the African language services industry. Inspired by Multilingual, a globally recognised publication in the language services industry, Afrolinguals seeks to establish a dedicated resource...

Fullstack Developer with expertise in Flutter

Exciting #Opportunity! We are seeking a skilled Fullstack Developer with expertise in Flutter to join our dynamic team. This role combines web and app development with webmaster responsibilities, including managing, maintaining, and optimizing our digital platforms. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:–...

Senior Graphic Designer & Video Editor – Kabod Group International

Job Title Senior Graphic Designer & Video Editor / Digital Design Lead (You decide a title!)Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Head of Marketing & Sales (HMS) Industry: International Development, NGOs, edtech and translation industriesJob Focus: Graphic Design,...

Celebrating Two Years of Impact at KLS

https://kabodgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Celebrating-Two-Years-of-Impact-at-KLS-1.mp4 This day marks a special milestone for all of us at Kabod Language Services — our 2nd anniversary! Over the past two years, we have grown, adapted, and thrived, becoming a leading voice in the African language...

The Potential and Opportunities of Large Language Models (LLMs) for the Language Service Industry in Africa

During the recent KLS Talk, moderated by Christian Elongué, Managing Director of Kabod Group, Jourik Ciesielski presented on “The Potential and Opportunities of Large Language Models (LLMs) for the Language Service Industry in Africa.”...

Vacancy: Call for Volunteers as Translators, Interpreters, Writers, Proofreaders, Editors, Video Editors and Graphic Designers

Kabod is a leading language service provider in Sub-Saharan Africa committed to innovation, excellence and serving the African language industry. Kabod is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join our team in the roles of Translator, Interpreter, Writer,...

Africa will be the market for translation buyers globally – Alfred Mtawali

The language industry in Africa is full of untapped opportunities. Kabod has ventured on a journey of identifying, documenting and highlighting inspiring stories and innovative projects from entrepreneurs, researchers and freelancers in the translation, interpretation and natural language...

Understanding artificial languages and how to create one?

Athchomar chomakea everyone! Do not be shocked, these two words are from the Dothraki artificial language used to say “hello” to non-Dothraki people.  I know for sure that no one is a Dothraki here. Are you? “taH pagh...

Le nouchi, future langue nationale de Côte d’Ivoire ?

« Qui fait ça ? Faut pas fasser hein, nous s’amuser », ça c’est une phrase en nouchi. Le nouchi est un argot populaire créé et parlé en Côte d’Ivoire, pays situé en Afrique de l’Ouest. C’est l’un des pays...

3 Moyens De Promouvoir Les Langues Africaines

L’Afrique est un cas particulièrement intéressant quant à ses dynamiques sociolinguistiques et linguistiques, car elle est le berceau d’un tiers des langues parlées sur notre planète, soit 2,158 langues indigènes. Selon Emmanuel Gabriel, fondateur d’OpenBinacle:« plus de 52...

How to prevent African minority languages from extinction?

Have you ever heard of the NJUU language? Did you know that this language has only one remaining fluent speaker today? Do you know where it is spoken? Njuu language is the sole survivor of the Tuu cluster...

Most African Indigenous Languages are on the Brink of becoming Extinct by 2100

Culturally distinct ethnic groups whose members are directly descended from the earliest known inhabitants of a particular geographic region and, to some extent, maintain the language and culture of those original peoples are defined as indigenous. Among indigenous...

5 Tips to get your child to love and speak your mother tongue

Nowadays, quite a number of Ivorian parents whose children were born in capital cities are worried about their children’s inability to speak their native languages. It is quite common now to see children who cannot even have a...

Developing and using African indigenous languages in the digital age

We live in an era driven by technology whereby everything in the world needs to be digitized in order to be used, promoted and to grow. This also applies to languages, in the sense that they’re being digitized...

5 Strategies that African Publishers can use to promote African Languages more effectively

The role of a publisher in the dissemination of thought cannot be overemphasised, and the immortalization of one’s literary work is a dream of every writer. For a second, just imagine the inexistence of a publisher: knowledge would...

4 Critical Reasons Why Every African Must Know Their Native Language Now

Language is defined as a structured system of communication. In communicating, we have the opportunity to express our feelings, thoughts, ideas, etc. More than just communicating; language and culture have an almost unbreakable and intricate bond. As we...

5 Technological Solutions enhancing the access and use of African languages

Africa is the second-largest continent in the world after Asia and is the most multilingual continent in the world. Whereas world linguistic surveys point to growing language rationalization and a decline in the number of living languages, African...

Tips on enabling Knowledge Flow within an Organization

The benefits associated with the proper flow of knowledge cannot be overemphasized. From enhancing better decisions to improving engagement......

Ce que mon métier d’interprète m’a appris sur le talent

On entend souvent cette phrase : « Il/elle a du talent. » Elle est généralement prononcée avec admiration, comme si le talent était une sorte de passe VIP pour réussir dans la vie. Comme si Dieu, en déposant...

Top 4 Reasons Why LSP.expert is a Strategic Tool for African Translators and Interpreters

LSP.expert stands out as a strategic tool for language professionals from Africa, offering a comprehensive and user-friendly platform tailored to the specific needs of translators, interpreters, and small translation agencies. This management software helps language professionals efficiently handle...

Proven Strategies for translators and interpreters to stay relevant in the Era of AI

The language industry in Africa is rapidly evolving. As CEO of Kabod Localization Services (KLS), I witness the immense potential—yet also the intense disruption—brought by AI, machine translation, and digital technologies. By 2025, AI-powered translation tools are projected...

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Kabod showcase language jobs at the 2025 DTI Jobs and Opportunities Fair

Last weekend marked an exciting milestone for Kabod Localization Services (KLS), as we showcased our pioneering work in the language industry during the DTI Jobs and Opportunities Fair 2025, held on July 18th and 19th at the University...

African languages offered at KLS

African languages offered at KLS Language Countries Arabic (North African varieties) Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan, Mauritania, Chad, Western Sahara Swahili Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, Somalia Hausa Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Cameroon,...

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Navigating the Conflict Between Volume and Value in Interpretation Services

Navigating the Conflict Between Volume and Value in Interpretation Services A global tech company needs interpreters for back-to-back meetings across three time zones. To save money, they opt for the lowest-cost providers. The interpreters, juggling multiple assignments with...

Head of Language Services

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) & Managing Director Industry: International Development, NGOs, edtech and translation industriesMode: Hybrid Location: East Legon, Accra (Ghana) Deadline: 31st January,2025 Kabod Group (KG) is a consulting firm providing professional services in...

How can translators balance cultural sensitivity with personal beliefs when translating LGBTQ-related documents?

Introduction In the diverse linguistic landscape of Africa, translators often find themselves at the intersection of cultural norms, personal beliefs, and professional ethics. This is particularly evident when dealing with LGBTQ-related documents, a topic that remains contentious in...

Kabod Selected as One of 34 Global Influencers in the Language Industry

Press Release For Immediate Release ​ Kabod Selected as One of 34 Global Influencers in the Language Industry Accra, Ghana – July 24, 2024 – Kabod, a leading language services provider, has been named one of the 34...

“How Can We Better Leverage Machine Translation Strategically in Africa?”

How Can We Better Leverage Machine Translation Strategically In Africa? Introduction Africa’s linguistic diversity, with over 2,000 languages spoken across the continent, presents unique challenges and opportunities for communication and business. Machine Translation (MT) offers a powerful solution...

Vacancy: In-house Interpreter & Translator, Full time

Vacancy: In-house Interpreter & Translator, Full time Location: Accra, Ghana Position: In-House Interpreter & Translator...