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Kamal Idkaidek 
Local time: 21:08
Член ProZ.com c 2019
иврит => английский
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| Pro bono translation | Jun 10, 2021 |
Yes, I did in the last 2 years participate in translating life saving material due to the the pandemic.
I wouldn't do it differently.
Speaking of TWB, I had a request from them to translate documents for Save the Children USA. Why would an INGO like them want a free translation!!
They have a budget for that and have branches all over the world.
I'm reluctant to such requests.
I hope those who donate their time consider to whom the... See more Yes, I did in the last 2 years participate in translating life saving material due to the the pandemic.
I wouldn't do it differently.
Speaking of TWB, I had a request from them to translate documents for Save the Children USA. Why would an INGO like them want a free translation!!
They have a budget for that and have branches all over the world.
I'm reluctant to such requests.
I hope those who donate their time consider to whom they donate it.
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| | | | Kay Denney
Франция
Local time: 20:08
французский => английский
Yes, I did a very long report on Afghan refugees in Pakistan, for a humanitarian NGO helping them repatriate.
This was in 2001... and I was translating it, watching news reports of US troops invading Afghanistan, and lines of refugees fleeing the country, AGAIN. It was heart-breaking.
| | | | neilmac
Испания
Local time: 20:08
испанский => английский
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Michael Harris wrote:
Why would you do a large project for free?
Altrusim, charity, the milk of human kindness. - or simply being a human being who cares about others.
You might even simply approach it like the old question "Why does a dog lick its genitals?" (Because it can).
| | | | Ludovicap
Германия
Local time: 20:08
немецкий => итальянский
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| I also translate for TWB! :) | Jun 10, 2021 |
I am here too!
I also translate for TWB and started at the end of April and completing a lot of medical texts and other texts of different fields of expertise.
So yes, there still are translators working for TWB here. 
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Alison Jenner
Швейцария
Local time: 20:08
немецкий => английский
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| Pro bono translations | Jun 10, 2021 |
Yes, I have done pro bono translation work for TWB, ASF and some others, particularly after I'd just graduated and was building up some experience, and I occasionally still do when I have time. However, they are non-profit organisations. I wouldn't do a long translation for free for just anyone. I need to make a living!
| | | | Mario Freitas
Бразилия
Local time: 15:08
Член ProZ.com c 2014
английский => португальский
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First of all because I translate for TWB, for good causes.
I also translated the MemoQ manual to Portuguese, to learn how to use the CAT, and it was a great "investment".
But I won't translate pro-bono for friends/family, churches and other opportunists. That's something I've never done and hopefully never will.
| | | | Michael Harris
Германия
Local time: 20:08
Член ProZ.com c 2006
немецкий => английский
| See my other answer | Jun 11, 2021 |
neilmac wrote: Michael Harris wrote:
Why would you do a large project for free? Altrusim, charity, the milk of human kindness. - or simply being a human being who cares about others. You might even simply approach it like the old question "Why does a dog lick its genitals?" (Because it can).
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