We are Rising Voices
Helping bring new voices from new communities and speaking endangered or indigenous languages to the global conversation by facilitating the creation of peer learning networks to leverage the internet and digital media for their self-determined needs.
Digital Safety for Language Communities
Media Literacy for the underresourced
Language Digital Activism
@DigiAfricanLang
Rotating Twitter account for African language digital activism. Find out more.
@AsiaLangsOnline
Rotating Twitter account for Asian language digital activism. Find out more.
@EuroDigitalLang
Rotating Twitter account for European language digital activism. Find out more.
@NativeLangsTech
Rotating Twitter account for Native American and First Nations language digital activism in North America. Find out more.
@ActLenguas
Rotating Twitter account for Indigenous language digital activism in Latin America. Find out more.
@MENALangsNet
Coming soon!
Mayan Language Digital Activism
Project to support emerging digital activists promoting Mayan Languages in digital spaces.
Latest stories
Meet Alhassan Mohammed Awal, Dagbani language activist
From Ghana, Alhassan Mohammed Awal has been working to share knowledge in his native language of Dagbani through Wikimedia projects.
Q&A with Beñat Garaio, Basque language activist
In the Basque Country of Spain, Beñat Garaio has been working to promote the Basque language by organizing initiatives and events, engaging with diaspora communities, and taking part in academic support activities.
Q&A with Silvia Cebolla, Aragonese language activist
From Aragón, Spain, Silvia Cebolla has been raising the visibility of the Aragonese language as a television presenter, YouTube vegan chef, and through other online activities promoting the language.
Banding together for a more inclusive future
Competitions, opportunities, digital inclusion, and more!
Meet Daniel Abugre Anyorigya, Gurene language activist
From Ghana, Daniel Abugre Anyorigya has been working to share knowledge in his native language of Gurene through Wikimedia projects.
Q&A with Romas, working to encourage more Karaim language speakers
According to a recent survey, less than 20 people, mainly elderly, in Lithuania can use, speak, understand and read the Karaim language. We interviewed Romas who shared the efforts to promote new speakers.
Q&A with Kevin Scannell, Irish language activist
For over 20 years, Kevin Scannell has been an advocate for the Irish language who believes in the importance of providing online options for Irish speakers.
Rising Voices welcomes 10 Mayan Language Digital Activism Fellows
Rising Voices is pleased to present the 10 individuals selected for the Mayan Languages Digital Activism Fellowship Program 2022 who will begin a peer-to-peer exchange process to develop their community projects.
Learn more about the Academie du Gallo and its efforts to boost this regional language
From France, the Academie du Gallo has been promoting online visibility and recognition for the Gallo language .
Meet El Hadji Ibrahima DIAGO, Wolof language activist
From Senegal, El Hadji Ibrahima DIAGO has created a podcast to explore the intersection of the Wolof language and tech.
Meet Lucy Chinyeaka Iwuala, Igbo indigenous language activist
From Nigeria, Lucy Chinyeaka Iwuala has been working to promote the Igbo language by sharing knowledge in digital platforms such as Wikipedia.
RV Newsletter: Bringing digital accessibility into focus
Digital inclusion, revitalization efforts, and more!
Meet Siki Dlanga, South African indigenous language activist
From South Africa, Siki Dlanga has been working with the South African Indigenous Languages Action Forum to promote linguistic diversity in all types of spaces.
