1. Women in Localization Translators without Borders Translation Commons
The amazing world of localization organizations and how to get involved
Women in Localization
Translators without Borders
Translation Commons

2. There is something very special about our localization community…
We are different!
We speak different languages, come from different cultures and religions…
And yet we all share passion for the localization industry…

4. Join a localization organization
Learn something new! Share your talent! Become a mentor! Bring awareness for a good cause!

5. The world of localization organizations
Non-profit organizations:
Women in Localization
TWB
Translation Commons
Unconference meetings
Local Meetups

6. Presenters
Maria Kania-Tasak – EMEA Chapter & Global Expansion Manager for W.L., Account Director at Translations.com
Amy Rose McGovern - Director of External Affairs at Translators without Borders
Jeannette Stewart – Founder, Translation Commons

7. The amazing world of localization organizations and how to get involved
Women in Localization
Maria Kania-Tasak – EMEA Chapter & Global Expansion Manager for W.L., Account Director at Translations.com

8. Women in Localization (Men welcome!)

9. Women in Localization – our story
Founded in 2008 in San Francisco by 3 women: Anna N. Schlelgel, Eva Klaudinyova, Silvia Avary-Silveira
Our Mission is to Foster a Global Community for the Advancement of Women and the Localization Industry.
@WomenInL10n

10. Women in Localization-what we do
Be Innovative - Learn the latest best-practices in the industry.
Find Your Tribe - Create relationships that help you thrive.
Inspire Equality - Be the driving force for promoting equal opportunities and treatment.
Women in Localization strives to promote equality amongst all localization professionals
@WomenInL10n

11. Women in Localization – today
@WomenInL10n

12. Women in Localization-How to get involved
Join the core organization via LinkedIn
Join one of our chapters around the world
Present as a panelist at one of our events
Help organize a local event
Become an assistant, PR/Marketing
Help to spread the news about us
Mentor someone
Open a new chapter in your region
Network and have fun!
@WomenInL10n

13. Women in Localization-Do the impossible
You can meet other localization experts in a non-competitive environment You can participate in events at awesome companies such as Apple, NetApp, King, TNT, Tableau, Booking.com You can do things you never thought possible.. Like public speaking… marketing… blogging… mentoring…fundraising…
@WomenInL10n

14. Women in Localization-Events around the world
@WomenInL10n

15. Women in Localization-having fun!
@WomenInL10n

16. The amazing world of localization organizations and how to get involved
Translators without Borders
Amy Rose McGovern
Director of External Affairs

17. Communication is aid – but only if delivered in the right language

18. TWB CRISIS RESPONSE CAPACITY BUILDING DEVELOPMENT ADVOCACY
4,000+ volunteers
Tech partners
Donors
Corporate Sponsors
500+ non-profits
CRISIS RESPONSE
CAPACITY BUILDING
DEVELOPMENT
ADVOCACY

20. TWB Volunteer Translators

21. TWB Volunteers

22. Why Volunteer?
Within minutes of when the earthqake in Nepal hit in April 2015, people started responding. Calls for help appeared on social media and responders needed to reach those who were in danger. TWB activated a Rapid Response Team who monitored local language print and social media and started translating over 500 terms into Nepali, Newari and Hindi for search and rescue people. Translated Twitter messages which contained crucial information about first aid and protection during and after an earthquake were distributed widely.

23. How to get involved
Volunteer
Skills we need: translation, tech, editing, project management
Visit to get started
Fundraise
Connect
@TranslatorsWB

24. Jeannette Stewart Founder
The amazing world of localization organizations and how to get involved
Jeannette Stewart
Founder

25. nonprofit volunteer community aiming to unite the diverse sectors within the language industry in order to encourage cross-functional collaboration
translationcommons.org
4100 members and growing

27. Technology Think Tank
translationcommons.org

28. Analysis & Conclusion Documents
Mentoring Think Tank
Mentoring Guidelines
92 Members
600 survey participants
Analysis & Conclusion Documents
20 writers
translationcommons.org

29. Community Think Tank
translationcommons.org

30. Interpreting Think Tank
140 Members
Survey Technology Usage
Research Technology
translationcommons.org

31. eCoLo Revival ecolo.translationcommons.org
University Programs
Community Outreach
Student Involvement
translationcommons.org

32. Our many groups and contribute
Join
Our many groups and contribute
Fund
Our website and projects
Donate
Your material and expertise
translationcommons.org

33. Wrap up and takeaways
Join an already existing organization/group… get involved… You can make a difference!

35. A special thank you to