Advancing Media Accessibility and Audiovisual Translation
Every November, the United States observes National Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. It’s a moment to listen, learn, and reflect on the rich diversity of Indigenous communities whose languages, traditions, and stories continue to shape our collective heritage. But…
Amara sponsors the Best Language Video category for the ICTV Video Awards! In honor of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9, 2025, Amara.org proudly recognizes the power of Indigenous voices and stories. We were honored to sponsor the Best Language Video category at the ICTV (Indigenous Community Television) Video Awards,…
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Languages are more than just a means of communication; they are vessels of cultural heritage, identity, and knowledge. Yet, nearly 40% of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages are endangered, with many at risk of disappearing within a few generations. Preserving and revitalizing endangered and minority languages is a global challenge that requires collective action. Here…
Every once in a while, we like to highlight the languages supported on Amara. New languages can be requested by emailing our support team at support@amara.org and telling them the language name, typing direction, and ISO language code if you have it! Our mission is to make content accessible across language barriers. The more languages…
Amplifying Voices, an initiative of the Participatory Culture Foundation (PCF), is building a more inclusive media ecosystem. Using its Amara technology, Amplifying Voices brings together volunteer translators, content and community partners, and funders to ensure everyone has a voice, is able to share their truth, learn from one another, and belong. English | Amplifying Voices: An ‘I Belong’…
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Making media content available and accessible gives people like me the choice to explore and learn regardless of language barriers. It makes us all more connected, because when we can understand each other’s media, we are closer to understanding each other too.
The other day, my nephew who is almost 2 years old, visited us with his mom, and was obsessed over the tomato plant I have at the front of my house. This tomato plant was accidental, meaning it just showed up on my snake plant vase, after I used some home made compost on it….
