As the 2024 holiday season approaches, we invite you to celebrate the spirit of giving by supporting the Refugee Translation Project! 

As we reflect on 2024, the need for accessible, high-quality translation services has never been more pressing in our communities. Last year, over 116,000 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City since 2022. Today, this number has surpassed 180,000 and the demand for our services continues to grow. 

Our End of Year Fundraising Campaign 2024 is crucial for us to meet the increasing requests for translation and interpretation for new arrivals in New York and beyond. When refugees and asylum seekers can access resources and communicate effectively in their own language, they take powerful steps toward building stable, secure lives in their new home. Join us in making this holiday season brighter for our newest neighbors by investing in a more welcoming, accessible New York for all.

Fundraising Campaign

Over 200,000 people have arrived in New York City within the last two years seeking shelter and safety. Most recently, the city has received more than 40,000 people fleeing from violence in Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal, Sudan, and other African countries. The main obstacles in the city for new arrivals from Africa are shelter limits, employment, and a lack of language access. 

The Refugee Translation Project has already added ten additional languages, including Bambara, Pulaar, Wolof, and Susu to accommodate the language needs of people both in and out of the shelter system. 

Our Summer of Refuge 2024 fundraising campaign will support this critical work. Help us provide better access to translation and interpretation by supporting our Summer of Refuge 2024 campaign. Language access is a crucial step toward freedom and safety for all.

The Refugee Translation Project partnered with Council Member Crystal Hudson’s Office to provide interpretation support to the District 35 Migrant Resource Fair to kick off the month of June. We helped the 1500+ attendees access information and navigate the fair, which offered legal support, care kits, healthcare resources, IDNYC, clothing including suits and ties, meals, and haircuts!

We provided 8 interpreters representing Arabic, Bambara, French, Hassaniya, Pulaar, Sousou, Spanish, and Wolof, thanks to a generous donation by the Wright Group NY.