Southwest EthiopiaBible Translation Coordination
Support Bible translation coordination across Southwest Ethiopia, empowering local leaders to bring God’s Word to language communities through translation and Scripture engagement.
Bible Translation
Capacity Building
Country
- Ethiopia
Region
- East Africa
Language Population
374,220
Bridging language barriers to connect communities with God’s Word
Since 1990, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus South West Synod (EECMY-SWS) has passionately pursued local Bible translation initiatives. Focused on connecting people to Christ through the Gospel and demonstrating God’s love through holistic service, the synod aims to reach every local language.
Translation teams are diligently working on programs in seven languages: Konso, Dhirayta, Zayse, Ale, Tsamakko, Hamer, and Mosiye.
“God’s Word is perfect, understandable, and it clearly speaks to the hearts of many in my language,” shares a translation reviewer.
Empowering local leaders for transformative impact
We believe that every community deserves the opportunity to read the Bible in their own language. Your generous financial gifts and prayers empower Ethiopian leaders to accelerate the translation of Scripture into the languages that resonate with their people.
Program Goals
- Strengthen Translation Oversight
- Facilitate Training and Development
- Deepen Community Partnerships
- Coordinate Project Launches and Celebrations
- Create Positive Work Environments
Program Plan
Step 1
Strengthen Translation Efforts
- Conduct quarterly visits to each translation project for progress checks.
- Facilitate team meetings to discuss resource usage and unity in work.
- Organize consultations with government officials to explain translation work.
Step 2
Enhance Training and Development
- Coordinate training sessions with local language committees.
- Implement trauma healing and peace-building workshops for affected communities.
- Provide financial support for training of new project staffing and consultants.
Step 3
Foster Community Engagement
- Organize dedication events for completed translation materials.
- Launch new translation projects with stakeholder involvement.
- Celebrate Bible Translation Week with community presentations and activities.
Meet the Local Team
team members
• Rev. Getachew Fantaye – Program Coordinator
• Mr. Buna Teferi – Scripture Engagement Coordinator
