Toolkit for Written Translation

Language can be a significant barrier for immigrant communities. Distributing information pamphlets in multiple languages is one tool that can help reduce this language gap. However, translating documents into another language is not as simply as directly translating each word. This resource from the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants includes recommendations to ensure that your written translations can truly connect with their targeted population. Included are strategies for contracting a translator, preparing your message, and evaluating the translated document. This article also contains links to numerous translation tools and collections of previously translated health materials.