3.3 Languages tips

20+ language tips for effective humanitarian data collection

Worried about language barriers affecting the accuracy of the data you need to design quality programs and respond effectively to people’s needs? Learn how you and your colleagues can reduce language biases and gain more reliable data.

This infographic is a joint collaboration between CartONG and Translators without Borders (now CLEAR Global). Its aim is to list all the language steps that should be considered during a data collection, with specific tips for when such a data collection needs to be remote.

It is also available in Amharic, Arabic, Bangla, Shona, Spanish, Tigrinya, and Turkish. If you are interested in these versions or other translations, please contact Translators without Borders (CLEAR Global) by email.