About SIL International

SIL International is a global, faith-based nonprofit that works with local communities around the world to develop language solutions that expand possibilities for a better life.

As of October 2021, we are involved in approximately 1,633 active language projects in 98 countries. These projects impact more than 855+ million people within 1,347 local communities. SIL’s work brings together more than 4,200 staff from 84 countries who work alongside thousands more local partners and community volunteers worldwide. Our services are available without regard to religious belief, political ideology, gender, race or ethnic background.

Our Vision

We long to see people flourishing in community using the languages they value most.

Our Mission

Inspired by God’s love, we advocate, build capacity, and work with local communities to apply language expertise that advances meaningful development, education, and engagement with Scripture.

Language Technology

SIL Language Technology supports these activities by developing softwarefonts, and keyboard technologies.

Contact Us

If you have a bug report, feature suggestion, need help using our software, or would like to help develop it please contact us.