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The amazing world of localization organizations and how to get involved

The amazing world of localization organizations and how to get involved. Women in Localization Translators without Borders Translation Commons. There is something very special about our localization community…. We are different!

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The amazing world of localization organizations and how to get involved

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  1. 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…

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

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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Women in Localization (Men welcome!)

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Women in Localization – today @WomenInL10n

  11. 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

  12. 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

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

  14. Women in Localization-having fun! @WomenInL10n

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

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

  17. CRISIS RESPONSE CAPACITY BUILDING DEVELOPMENT ADVOCACY

  18. TWB Volunteer Translators

  19. TWB Volunteers

  20. Why Volunteer?

  21. How to get involved Skills we need: translation, tech, editing, project management Volunteer Visit www.translatorswithoutborders/fundraise to get started Fundraise Connect @TranslatorsWB

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

  23. 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

  24. Technology Think Tank translationcommons.org

  25. Mentoring Think Tank translationcommons.org

  26. Community Think Tank translationcommons.org

  27. Interpreting Think Tank translationcommons.org

  28. eCoLoRevivalecolo.translationcommons.org translationcommons.org

  29. translationcommons.org

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

  31. A special thank you to

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