ITDAL stands for “Initiative for the Translation and Development of African Languages.” It is a faith-based organization, self-reliant, assisting African languages access God’s Word through Bible translation. Having the word of God in one’s language is the beginning of true development in any community. ITDAL’s target is to see people of every language developing holistically.
VISION STATEMENT
Serve the church in African through Bible translation, language development and scripture engagement.
MISSION STATEMENT
ITDAL works in partnership with African communities to develop their languages, translate the Bible into their languages and trains churches in mother tongue Scripture Use
CORE VALUES
- The Authority and sanctity of the Bible.
- Integrity and accountability in service
- Team work for productivity
- African Languages and Cultures
- Man-power development
STRATEGIES:
- Mobilises
- Partnership
- Collaborates
- Coordinates
- Develops
- Translate
- Engages
ITDAL Work Area
- Language Development
- Bible Translation
- Linguistic
- Orthography Development
- Language Documentation
- Literacy
- Scripture Engagement
Verse of the day
And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
Matthew 15:10