Language

SIL began 1934 as a summer program--Summer Institute of Linguistics. It is a faith-based organization that studies, documents, and assists in developing the world's lesser-known languages, especially those that do not have written alphabets. SIL is a leader in the research of the world's endangered languages and contributes to broader knowledge in linguistics, anthropology, ethnomusicology, and other fields. This website explains their programs, training to work with them, and funding. - [Read more]