Many Bible translators in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rely on motorbikes for routine travel. But all too often, current ones break down—leaving travelers stranded.
Media specialists in Cameroon are diligently working to create Scripture-based media. But without adequate funding or equipment, the team must forgo dozens of projects each year.
In recent years, aviation-grade gasoline has become increasingly expensive and scarce in many areas of the world—including Cameroon, where the JAARS-supported aviation program has been severely affected.
The fledgling Typsetting and Language Software department aims to aid many Nigerian translation programs. Without adequate training and resources, however, its efforts are greatly hindered.
A Nairobi-based team is poised to train personnel, aid in planning and evaluate work. But devoid of a vehicle, they remain stranded in the capital city.
