Stories from January, 2024
The Socotri language straddling survival amidst the absence of technology
Socotra has long weathered the tides of isolation amid Yemen's shifting regimes. Marginalization has obscured its cultural identity and hindered linguistic progress. Today, Socotris grapple with sudden technological openness.
“Greetings from…” Oratile Olivia, a Setswana language digital activist from South Africa
Rising Voices invites you to join us for the fifth episode of the "Greetings From..." series with this piece featuring Setswana language digital activist Oratile Olivia from South Africa.
“Greetings from…” Surajo Teete, a Fulfulde language digital activist from Nigeria
Rising Voices invites you to join us for the fourth episode of the "Greetings From..." series with this piece featuring Fulfulde language digital activist Surajo Teete from Nigeria.
“Greetings from…” Siya Masuku, an isiZulu language digital activist from South Africa
Rising Voices invites you to join us for the third episode of the "Greetings From..." series with this piece featuring isiZulu language digital activist Siya Masuku from South Africa.
“Greetings from…” Lucy Iwuala, an Igbo language digital activist from Nigeria
Rising Voices invites you to join us for the second episode of the "Greetings From..." series with this piece featuring Igbo language digital activist Lucy Iwuala from Nigeria.
2nd Mayan Languages Summit gathers digital activists for collaborative learning and exchange
The 2nd Mayan Languages Digital Activism Summit, fostering learning and exchange among digital activists dedicated to promoting Mayan languages, will be held in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, January 17-20, 2024.