SIL Language Services

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

SIL Language Services provides language solutions including Scripture translation, literacy, education, development, linguistic research, and language tools to minority language communities worldwide.

Target Customer

{"Local language communities around the world","Faith-based partners and organizations","Educators and learners (literacy/education programs)","Translators and linguists","Publishers and language technology users"}

Key Differentiator

Global, faith-based nonprofit delivering integrated, end-to-end language solutions (translation, literacy, education, development, linguistic research, language tools) across 107 countries, with a focus on minority languages and scripture translation.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Language barriers prevent access to essential information and services
225% of the world's people are left out due to language-related barriers
32 billion people can't fully use their language

Key Features

1Scripture translation
2Literacy and education programs
3Development and community language solutions
4Linguistic research and language tools (dictionaries, orthography, software/fonts)
5Language documentation, sign languages, and diaspora services

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Active projects impacting 950+ million people
21,530 communities served
3Operations in 107 countries

Competitive Advantages

1Comprehensive, integrated approach spanning translation, literacy, education, development, and linguistic research
2Global reach across many countries and languages
3Faith-based, mission-driven focus with emphasis on minority language access

Key Benefits

1Improved access to information and resources in native languages

2Enhanced literacy and educational opportunities

3Support for scripture translation and spiritual growth

4Empowerment of communities through language documentation and technology

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Language Services provides language solutions including Scripture translation, literacy, education, development, linguistic research, and language tools to minority language communities worldwide.

Target Market

Communities needing language solutions, faith-based partners, education and literacy programs, translators, publishers, and language technology users

Unique Value Proposition

A global, faith-based nonprofit delivering end-to-end language solutions—translation, literacy, education, development, linguistic research, and language tools—for minority languages across 107 countries

Technical Requirements

Not specified

Pricing Model

Not specified; site encourages donations to support programs

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