The FBI targets three main categories:
Languages with 500,000+ speakers where translation has stalled or has not yet started.
Top 100 languages in need of a second translation or critical revision.
Aquifer reference text development in six strategic languages.
Our goal is to move beyond traditional methods, leveraging emerging technologies and innovative approaches to ensure these translations reach their communities as quickly as possible.
Full Bible Initiative
The Full Bible Initiative (FBI) is a strategic, collaborative effort to accelerate Bible translation for key language groups with high-priority needs.
The FBI targets three main categories:
Languages with 500,000+ speakers where translation has stalled or has not yet started.
Top 100 languages in need of a second translation or critical revision.
Aquifer reference text development in six strategic languages.
Our goal is to move beyond traditional methods, leveraging emerging technologies and innovative approaches to ensure these translations reach their communities as quickly as possible.
Eligibility for Participation
Partners must meet the following requirements to the right and submit a translation plan outlining strategies to fulfill them and achieve the All-Access Goal by 2032.
Access the Partner Information Guide here for a detailed overview of the requirements and participation process.
1
Use Assisted Translation Technologies for drafting, quality assurance, and data assessment.
2
Ensure church/community involvement in translation decision-making and quality assurance methods.
3
Commit to open licensing and upload completed translations to the DBL.
Interest Form
Eligibility for Participation
Partners must meet the following requirements below and submit a translation plan outlining strategies to fulfill them and achieve the All-Access Goal by 2032.
Access the Partner Information Guide here for a detailed overview of the requirements and participation process.
1
Use Assisted Translation Technologies for drafting, quality assurance, and data assessment.
2
Ensure church/community involvement in translation decision-making and quality assurance methods.
3
Commit to open licensing and upload completed translations to the DBL.