Transformation through
Bible translation
WHY AN Alliance?
Engage locally, connect globally
Every person on Earth should have access to God’s Word in the language they know best.
Be a voice in the movement to see it happen—and to see what happens next.
Who
We are Bible translation and mission organisations, churches and denominations, indigenous organisations and networks, training institutions and seminaries, and more.
What
Together, we want to see people, communities and nations transformed through God’s love and Word expressed in their languages and cultures.
How
As a global community, together we serve people, organisations and churches participating in Bible translation movements locally and internationally.
Why
Bible translation is essential for discipleship, evangelism and church planting. Access to Scripture allows people to connect intimately with God, understand the Bible and grow as followers of Jesus.
The Wycliffe Global Alliance includes a huge diversity of cultures, languages and organisational sizes.
Together, we bring a rich mosaic of resources and experience to a table where EVERYONE has a voice.If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
— African proverb
Lives transformed. Communities transformed.
Even nations transformed.
A video introduction to the Wycliffe Global Alliance
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
A unique opportunity for CHURCHES & organisations
- Help shape global and regional conversations about Scripture translation and community impact.
- Find your fit: Choose from among our seven PARTICIPATION STREAMS
- Share news, information, insights and resources.
- Collaborate in training, funding, prayer networks and more.
- Engage with other organisations in PROJECTS that fit your gifting, vision and context.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds …
— Hebrews 10:24
‘We are not trying to change the Bible translation movement.
We are just trying to respond appropriately to the changes we see in the world,
and how God appears to be working.’
– Bryan Harmelink, Alliance Director for Collaboration
The Latest
- Special Report: God’s Word Speaks
Training and resources for oral Bible translators are multiplying quickly. In this series of stories and a podcast, we take a closer look. - 2025 Scripture Access Statistics
With Vision 2025 on the minds of many, our annual update shows huge progress in Bible translation starts worldwide. - A father’s dream, a son’s mission
When a revered Cameroonian king made a heartfelt plea for the Bible to be translated into his native Mankon language, he sparked a movement that would outlive him. - A journey of faith: Friendship, generosity and collaboration
Wycliffe Sweden’s Director reflects on how God has transformed his organisation over the past decade. - The Impact of AI on Bible Translation: Opportunities and Challenges
An expert reflects on the ways AI is changing our work—and ways it should not. - Tech pioneer: Christians ‘have to show up’ for AI
Silicon Valley pioneer Pat Gelsinger gives the keynote talk at the 2025 Missional AI Summit
THRIVING IN COMMUNITY
We live in a volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous world. News and strategies in one part of the world affect ministry in other parts.
The Wycliffe Global Alliance serves as “connective tissue” for the Body of Christ, in your part of the world and globally. Our small, central team helps coordinate:
- Prayer networks
- Timely communication of news and information
- Training opportunities
- Live and virtual gatherings
- Projects funded and managed collaboratively
There is one body, but it has many parts. But all its many parts make up one body. It is the same with Christ.
— 1 Corinthians 12:12
Connect
Heaven and earth will pass away,
but my words will not pass away.
— Matthew 24:35 ESV
By the Numbers:
Global Scripture Access
Statistics* don’t tell the whole story,
but they help us see the big picture.
4,029
Languages with AT LEAST some scripture
4,473
Languages with work in progress
550
languages that need work to begin
105
alliance organisations
*Statistics from ProgressBible. Updated September 2025.