Many people in the "10/40 Window" have little access to Scriptures. A recent boom in Internet access and mobile devices, however, is shattering even the most ironclad barriers.
Without transportation, Bijago islanders are severed from the wider economy and Christian fellowship; bereft of medical aid, or sustenance when rice runs low.
Digital publishing has revolutionized nearly every form of communication. However, SIL International—a world leader in language work—has yet to catch up.
Fifty-three translation centers are operating throughout Africa, and due to a lack of funds and equipment, many struggle with finicky power and Internet connections.
Many Nigerian languages—300, perhaps, or 350—are awaiting Bible translation. Without language survey, however, planning future work is a precarious task.
