I hope your New Year is off to a fantastic start! As we step into 2025, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on our achievements, growth and challenges as a team. Here’s a summary of what we accomplished together in 2024:
From January to December 2024, the Afghan team handled a greater number of cases we managed in all of 2023. We worked on a total of 531 cases, translating 675.5 pages and total translated words 139,025. Additionally, we completed 105 minutes of transcription and provided 497.5 hours of interpretation.
Notably, 39 cases were completed on an urgent basis, less than 24 hours, and 15 cases resulted in asylum being granted, as informed by the attorneys.
TRANSLATED DOCUMENT TIPES
The translated documents span a wide and diverse range of fields, reflecting the broad spectrum of needs faced by individuals and communities navigating complex systems. These include asylum cases, which often require precise and sensitive handling of personal narratives and legal arguments; materials for conferences that foster international dialogue and collaboration; and humanitarian parole documents, which are critical for urgent cases involving safety and resettlement.
Additionally, our team has translated legal documentation such as affidavits, contracts, and court-related materials, as well as medical records essential for accessing healthcare or supporting legal claims. Academic materials, ranging from research papers to educational resources, have also been part of our work, enabling equitable access to knowledge.
Furthermore, we have translated "Know Your Rights" resources to empower individuals with essential information about their legal and social rights, as well as materials for asylum clinics that support those seeking refuge. These efforts extend to numerous other subject areas, ensuring that language barriers do not impede access to vital information, services, and opportunities. This diverse portfolio highlights the critical role of our translations in addressing the unique and varied needs of those we serve.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our team is growing quickly, and we now have the capacity and resources to handle any requests that come our way. Over the past year, 20 new volunteers, translators and interpreters, have joined us, bringing the Afghan team to a total of 63 members!
This year, the Afghan team will be sharing several blog posts on our website, focusing on topics such as language democracy and language violence. Stay tuned!
If you’re interested in reading more blog posts, please visit our website here.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND APPRECIATION
I on behave of Respond Crisis Translation organization entire team extend heartfelt gratitude to every member of the Afghan team for your unwavering dedication, tireless hard work, and steadfast commitment to excellence. The collective efforts of all the Afghan team members have empowered us to achieve extraordinary milestones and establish new standards of excellence in the fields of translation/ interpretation, and advocacy.
Through our work, we have not only provided critical language access but also empowered individuals facing systemic barriers and language deprivation, ensuring their voices are heard and their stories are understood. The team contributions have been instrumental in bridging linguistic divides and fostering a more inclusive and equitable world.
This journey of progress and impact would not have been possible without the whole team expertise, passion, and determination. Each of us plays a vital role in making our mission a reality, and we are profoundly grateful for the dedication of all team members brings to our shared vision every day.
Thank you to all the Afghan team members for being an indispensable part of this team and for helping us make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many!
Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.
With gratitude,
Uma Mirkhail
