The following list contains people groups that do not have a Bible in their language nor an opportunity to visit a church appropriate to their culture and in their language.

Donate to the most urgent need for Bible Translation. To donate to a specific project listed below, click on the project name. Donations of all sizes are welcome up to the maximum amount indicated under the project name. Also please note the special "update" messages on the maximum amount still needed.

Wa Bible Translation in Myanmar
$10,000

A Bible translator has felt a call to work with the Wa people and stimulate literacy in the Wa community by analyzing the Wa language, training indigenous linguists, preparing Bible Translation, documenting the dialect and contributing to an international online Wa dictionary project. Your gift will help make this three-year project a success.

Surma Bible Translation in Ethiopia
$3,600

The Surma team includes leaders from The Mekane Yesus Church, PC(USA) missionaries John & Gwen Haspels, and Wycliffe Bible Translators. This translation work is just in the beginning stages. On-going funding is needed for two local translators and materials. The first 100 Surma people were baptized in just the past few years, and it is imperative to provide these new believers with scriptures as they seek to establish a permanent, indigenous church.

B. Naga Bible Translation in Asia
$2,040

Over 2000 B. Naga have become followers of Jesus and are requesting the scriptures in their own language. They would like to reach the remaining 18,000 B. Naga people. Only $2,040 each year provides all expenses for this translation work being carried out by a local translator.

Tuvin Bible Translation in Russia
$46,000

The New Testament is being completed and the Old Testament translation work is beginning. Highly qualified nationals are carrying out the translation with consultation from outside professionals. Forty-six thousand dollars is needed each year for all aspects of the translation effort, including training, salaries, travel, checking, editing, and printing preparations.

Central Asia Bible Translation Project
$15,000

This translation project is being overseen by an in-country team with representatives from four major Bible Translation organizations and the partnership supported by PC(USA). Two Wycliffe staff are providing direction for a team of local translators. The local leaders are requesting that $15,000 be given yearly through the PC(USA) for this truly ecumenical project that witnesses to the unity that comes in Christ.

Surma Literacy in Ethiopia
$2,650

The Surma want to learn to read their own language and have formed a community literacy board to oversee this project. Literacy instruction books have been produced and are being used. When the Suri learn to read their own language, they will also be able to read the Bible that is currently being translated.

Shulluk in Sudan
$5,720

The people of Sudan have suffered greatly but the church is growing rapidly. Many new Christians are waiting to read God's Word in their own language. Bible Translators are working diligently to provide the first Scriptures for the Shulluk people. Four Sulluk people are working on the translation along with a Wycliffe Bible Translator. Only $5,720 per year ensures that the Shulluk people complete their translation work and provide mother-tongue scriptures for themselves.

Dizi Bible Translation in Ethiopia
$59,540.00

This ten year translation project that began in 1998, aims to translate the New Testatment in the Dizin language along with portions of the Old Testament. Having the scriptures translated will also foster spiritual growth among the Dizi.