SummaryIn this episode, Alain Breton and Brian Bickford interview Stella Hodkin from Clear Global, formerly Translators Without Borders. They discuss the organization's evolution, its mission to provide language services in humanitarian contexts, and the importance of language in crisis response. Stella shares insights into the daily operations of Clear Global, the challenges of funding, and the role of AI in enhancing language services. The conversation highlights the need for training interpreters and engaging volunteers to address language barriers faced by vulnerable populations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Clear Global and Its Mission01:22 The Evolution from Translators Without Borders to Clear Global04:16 Understanding the Role of Language in Humanitarian Efforts07:22 Daily Operations and Team Dynamics at Clear Global10:17 Crisis Response and Language Needs13:10 Training Interpreters and Cultural Mediators16:05 Funding and Support for Language Services19:05 Volunteer Contributions and Pro Bono Work20:51 Volunteer vs Paid Projects in Translation23:41 Community Engagement and Learning Opportunities25:38 Demand for Language Combinations27:46 Challenges in Finding Translators for Low-Resource Languages28:02 Funding and Support for Clear Global29:40 Digital Language Divide and Internet Content33:28 The Role of AI in Language Services36:48 Personal Motivation and Impact in Language Services