Effective communication is vital in disaster and emergency situations, yet language and cultural barriers often prevent aid from reaching all affected communities. This initiative brings together researchers from four Arqus universities, NGOs, language professionals, and community members to explore and improve multilingual crisis communication.
Through participatory action research, the network will identify how language barriers are overcome in real crisis contexts, involving both professionals and local actors. Activities include joint workshops, field studies, seminars, and public events, all aimed at developing practical solutions and informing policy for better crisis response.
The project will also create an open-access database of multilingual communication agents and practices, fostering knowledge exchange and supporting both institutional and individual transformation in crisis translation. By engaging students, researchers, and practitioners, the initiative seeks to make crisis communication more inclusive, effective, and sustainable.