Digital Publishing in Restricted-Access Countries

Within two years, an estimated 60% of families in the “10/40 Window” will have a mobile device capable of downloading text, audio and videos.

By 2015, the number could swell to 90%.

To leverage this swiftly growing avenue, a newly formed media company explores digital publishing of Scripture and cultural materials in the region’s lesser-known languages.

By partnering with JAARS, you can help support its pilot phase—by providing startup funds for equipment, software development and communication needs.

During this phase, the company will:

• Recruit and train more staff.
• Create sample sites to measure benefits.
• Develop site templates and an efficient workflow, preparing to create at least 100 sites by June 2011.
• Investigate costs and financially sustainable business models.

As a result, the team will better understand the intricacies and impact of digital publishing in the 10/40 Window—and be poised to provide Scripture to millions who, otherwise, may never have heard God’s Word in their own language.

This project is sponsored in partnership with Wycliffe Associates.