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People flourishing in community using the languages they value most. That's the vision. Will you help make it possible? https://lnkd.in/e2yXXsHD

Today, on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we celebrate indigenous communities around the world and the languages that help them thrive. #PeopleLanguagesLife

In Northern Thailand, a Hmong mother and her young son, Alang, went for a walk together. Suddenly, Alang broke the silence, shouting, “Look, Mom, look!” He found a banana leaf, which is used for a very special purpose by his people. Alang gently curled the leaf and brought it to his mouth to blow — creating a melodic whistle. In the Hmong culture, "leaf speaking" is a traditional way of communicating across long distances by mimicking the eight tones of the Hmong language. Have you ever heard of leaf speaking? #PeopleLanguagesLife

What if the key to unlocking a love of learning wasn't a new curriculum, but a familiar language? As a child, Pim attended a school where she couldn't learn in her Hmong language. Struggling to understand, she was often scolded for making mistakes and carried that shame with her for years. Today, she's creating a different experience for her students. By weaving Hmong songs, local materials like bamboo sticks and fishing baskets, and cultural knowledge into her lessons, Pim has transformed her classroom into a place where children are engaged, confident, and eager to learn. Pim's classroom is living proof that language and culture aren't obstacles to education—they're some of its greatest strengths. 👏

Every child deserves the opportunity to discover the joy of reading through books in a language they understand. Bloom Library makes that possible by providing free access to thousands of books, while Bloom’s tools enable communities to create, translate, and publish even more stories for children around the world. Together, we’re helping make reading accessible- one book, one language, and one child at a time. Explore Bloom Library today: https://bloomlibrary.org/ #BloomLibrary #All7000Reading #LiteracyForAll #BooksInEveryLanguage

Human trafficking is a devastating and growing crime that exploits children, women, and men worldwide. There are many organizations across the globe actively engaged in the fight against human trafficking. SIL Global is uniquely equipped to support and scale their efforts through the lens of local language and culture. Learn how local-language resources are helping communities recognize and respond to human trafficking: https://ow.ly/JvfY50Zu1IV #LanguagesMatter #EndHumanTrafficking #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons

For 34 years, Esther has cared for her daughter Naomi, who cannot speak or feed herself. Behind her strength was years of unspoken grief. After joining a Trauma Healing group led by SIL Kenya, Esther found the words to share her pain and the freedom to forgive those who had hurt her and her daughter. Today, SIL's trauma healing materials are available in 175+ languages — because healing begins in the language of the heart.💙 📽️ Watch Esther's story: [link in comments] #Flourishing #PeopleLanguagesLife #TraumaHealing SIL Africa

Whether it's the language your grandparents spoke, the language you pray in, or the one that feels most like home — language shapes who we are. We'd love to hear about yours in the comments.

Medical care isn't only about medicine. It's also about communication. By translating health resources into Tok Pisin, local healthcare workers in PNG are helping families make informed decisions, reduce stigma, and seek treatment sooner. Sometimes one translated booklet can change an entire conversation! 🩺 Have you ever struggled to understand important medical information? #GlobalHealth #HealthEducation #LanguagesMatter

The World Cup showcases the best of global teamwork. #WorldCup2026 At SIL, we see another kind of global team—local communities, churches, linguists, educators, and partners working together so people can flourish through language!