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Nearly 35% of the world's language groups are still without God's Word
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Who We Are
JAARS is a nonprofit organization committed to speeding Bible translation for all people. We provide technical support services and resources to Wycliffe Bible Translators, SIL International and related organizations around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does the name "JAARS" come from?
When our organization began in 1948, we offered two services: aviation and radio. We were appropriately named "Jungle Aviation and Radio Service" and often went by our acronym, "J.A.A.R.S."
However, for more than 60 years we have consistently expanded our support services to meet the changing needs of translation teams. In 1986, to reflect the diversity of our services, the acronym was dropped and we became known simply as "JAARS."
- What are your partner organizations?
We partner with the Wycliffe Bible Translators family of organizations, including:
- Wycliffe Bible Translators
- SIL International
- Wycliffe Foundation
- Wycliffe Associates
- The Seed Company
- The Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics
To speed Bible translation, we also partner with other translation and literacy organizations throughout the world.