Where Every Language Finds Its Place — Forever

GELPP — Global Endangered Languages Preservation Program

Every language carries identity. Every voice carries dignity.
And no human story should disappear.

Our Mission

Protecting Humanity's Oldest Knowledge System

GELPP is founded on a truth the world can no longer ignore:

When a language dies, an entire universe of memory, medicine, culture, ecology, and human wisdom dies with it.

At Dar Al Marjaan Translation Services, we believe languages are not only tools of communication — they are vessels of identity, history, belonging, and humanity.

GELPP is our commitment to the world: to ensure every language finds its place, permanently — preserved, digitized, translated, and made accessible for generations.

Global Reach

Connecting communities across continents to preserve linguistic heritage

Cultural Preservation

Documenting not just words, but the wisdom and worldview they carry

Human Dignity

Honoring every voice and the identity it represents

The Crisis

Why GELPP Matters

3,000+

Languages are expected to disappear by the end of this century

<100

speakers remain for some endangered languages

Others

Survive only in oral traditions, never documented, never translated, never shared with the world

When languages disappear, we lose:

Indigenous medicinal knowledge
Ecological wisdom
Oral literature & folklore
Community identity & cultural continuity
Old-world sciences & philosophies
Generational memory

Every extinction is a silent tragedy — and a permanent loss for humanity.

GELPP exists to stop that loss.

The Problem We Are Solving

The World Is Losing Languages Faster Than Ever

One language disappears every two weeks.
Most have no written archive.
Oral traditions are at risk of vanishing with the last living speaker.
Governments lack resources.
Communities lack technical tools.
Researchers lack unified global data.

Without urgent action, these languages will vanish forever.

We are running out of time.

And that is why GELPP must exist now.

The Solution

The GELPP Solution

GELPP is a global preservation framework built on four pillars:

1

Documentation

Recording oral traditions, stories, rituals, histories, and spoken language from native speakers.

2

Transcription & Translation

Writing endangered languages in their original script where possible, and translating them into English to make them accessible worldwide.

3

AI-Assisted Preservation

Using AI to create:

  • Digital dictionaries
  • Phonetic models
  • Speech databases
  • Script recognition systems
  • Machine translation prototypes
4

Open Knowledge Access

Creating a global digital archive so that:

  • Researchers can study
  • Communities can protect
  • Educators can teach
  • Future generations can inherit

GELPP transforms endangered languages into permanent digital heritage.

Our Distinction

What Makes GELPP Unique

The only global preservation initiative

Led by Dar Al Marjaan Translation Services — a Ministry of Justice–licensed, ISO 9001 & 17100-certified translation authority.

A blend of human expertise & AI innovation

Linguists + community storytellers + AI researchers working together.

A cultural preservation approach

Not just "saving words" — but preserving identity, worldview, mythologies, philosophies, and lived experience.

Collaboration-focused

Embassies and Cultural Missions, UNESCO Desks and Heritage Organizations, Language Commissions, Academic Institutions and Universities, Indigenous Councils and Community Leaders, Researchers & NGOs, Linguists and Researchers, Technology Partners, Media & Philanthropic Organizations, and Other.

A global moral responsibility

We treat languages not as data… but as living cultures deserving dignity, respect, and protection.

Our Process

How GELPP Works

A simplified overview of our preservation process

1

Identification

Select endangered languages with urgent need for documentation.

2

Community Engagement

Collaborate with native speakers, elders, and storytellers.

3

Recording & Archiving

Video, audio, oral histories, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural practices.

4

Transcription & Translation

Rendering oral languages into written form; translating to English.

5

AI Preservation Layer

Building searchable, analyzable, lifelong digital models.

6

Publishing the GELPP Archive

Open-access digital heritage library.

7

Continuous Revitalization

Workshops, linguistic material, educational support.

Partner With Us

Become Part of a Global Cultural Legacy

GELPP is open for collaboration with organizations worldwide

Embassies and Cultural Missions
UNESCO Desks and Heritage Organizations
Language Commissions
Academic Institutions and Universities
Indigenous Councils and Community Leaders
Researchers & NGOs
Linguists and Researchers
Technology Partners
Media & Philanthropic Organizations

Whether you want to sponsor a language, support and collaborate on research, or join our volunteer linguist team — your contribution becomes part of global history.

Sponsor a Language

Fund the preservation of an endangered language

Support & Collaborate on Research

Contribute to linguistic research and documentation

Join the Volunteer Linguist Team

Offer your linguistic expertise to the cause

Get Involved

Join the Movement

Protecting a language is protecting humanity itself.

If we do not act today, thousands of languages — and everything they carry — will disappear without leaving a trace.

GELPP is not just a program. It is a responsibility. A promise. A legacy project for all of humanity.

You can play an essential role in strengthening, expanding, and sustaining the Global Endangered Languages Preservation Program (GELPP). Whether through awareness, knowledge-sharing, or community engagement, your participation helps amplify the voices of languages at risk of disappearing.

Follow & Engage With Us on Social Media

Stay connected with our community, access updates, and be part of our growing global network.

Raise Awareness

  • Spread the message by sharing GELPP-related posts across your platforms
  • Use hashtags (e.g., #GELPP, #LanguagePreservation, #SaveOurLanguages)
  • Encourage others—students, researchers, linguists, community leaders—to join the conversation
  • Host or co-host small awareness sessions in your school, organization, or community

Participate in Podcasts & Interviews

  • Joining as a guest speaker on our podcast
  • Sharing your experience with endangered languages, technology, culture, or fieldwork
  • Participating in interviews, panel discussions, or public forums
  • Recommending experts or community leaders we should feature
  • Offering academic, linguistic, or cultural perspectives

Contribute Your Skills & Knowledge

  • Linguistic research and documentation
  • Transcription support
  • Fieldwork assistance in language communities
  • Providing access to regional or cultural insights
  • Designing educational or awareness materials
  • Developing digital tools or volunteering for tech-based projects
  • Offering academic papers, case studies, or unpublished materials
  • Connecting us with universities, NGOs, government bodies, or cultural institutes

Share Ideas & Recommendations

  • Propose new approaches for outreach or preservation
  • Recommend communities, languages, or regions that need focus
  • Provide feedback on current campaigns or research areas
  • Share innovative ideas that can strengthen the program’s impact

Become a Partner or Supporter

  • Funding preservation activities or digital language archives
  • Supporting documentation efforts
  • Providing academic or technical expertise
  • Hosting workshops, conferences, or awareness events
  • Offering scholarships or fellowships for researchers in endangered languages
  • Collaborating on global awareness campaigns