Translation Statistics
Nearly 35% of the world's language groups are still without God's Word
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Who We Are
We're a nonprofit that provides technical support services—such as aviation, information technology, and media—to advance Bible translation and literacy programs worldwide. Our work impacts teams with SIL International, the Wycliffe Global Alliance, and many related organizations.
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."