Ladon Language Team

Photo Courtesy: JFCS "In all cases, I wish we could have done more for these LGBTI refugees, you know... how can we help this person survive, how can we help them get on their feet, become independent and self-sufficient?" - Wade’s voice sank low Last week, in this blog post , we spoke about the importance of language support and clear communication for the immigrant diaspora in the United States. This week, as we approach World Refugee Day, we decide to look into the struggles faced by different marginalized refugee groups. In our quest to learn the insider's perspectives, we talked to our partner organizations who are serving these groups. We come across startling stories of people who were running away not only from politically unstable countries but also from their own families who refused to accept their identity. As an LGBTI Refugee Services Coordinator at the Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay (JFCS East Bay), Wade is one of the few...

Lost in translation: Bridge language barriers with Ladon “ The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw Communication is a complex sphere where emotions and logic are dependent on languages to take shape. In a world of increased migration of populations across countries, clear communication becomes even more important. Technology has opened up channels of interactions between people who were earlier isolated from each other. However, not all technology enables these people to speak to each other in a way that they can understand. In a world where people are increasingly moving to new lands for better opportunities as well as survival, maintaining clear channels of communication is crucial at every level. From documentation efforts to learning a new language to gain access to public services, communication can make or break a person’s immigrant experience. According to a Global Citizen a...