Tarjimly: Breaking Language Barriers for Refugees and Immigrants
Tarjimly is a free iPhone app developed by Tarjimly Inc. that aims to bridge the language gap between multi-lingual speakers and refugees, immigrants, and aid workers in need of translation or interpretation assistance. This innovative app allows multi-lingual individuals to volunteer as translators or interpreters for refugees and NGOs worldwide, while also providing a platform for refugees, immigrants, and aid workers to receive free language assistance in the languages they require.
The app operates in two simple steps. First, bilingual users sign up and receive notifications whenever a refugee needs a translator. If available, they can accept the request and engage in a live session where they can exchange text messages, pictures, voice messages, and even make internet phone calls. Exceptional volunteers who perform well on the app may receive certificates or recommendation letters for their valuable time spent volunteering.
On the other hand, refugees and aid workers can sign up and request a translator based on their specific needs, such as asylum interviews, emergency medicine, or navigating a new country. Tarjimly utilizes machine learning algorithms to quickly connect them with the most suitable translator available. Once connected, they can communicate through various methods, making it easier to overcome language barriers.
