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Thank you for your interest in our Language Localisation Toolkit. This page serves as a guide you on how to use this Toolkit to reach out to your local community in your local language. Help us spread the word about ICANN!
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- Background
- Who can use this toolkit?
- Downloadable modules on key ICANN material materials - for your translation
- Toolkit user guide
- Contact
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This pilot language localisation project is jointly launched by Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and ICANN. Asia Pacific is a diverse region with many languages, and it was identified that understandably the 6 official UN languages do not fully cater for this region. In this regard, to strengthen ICANN's engagement with the region, ICANN needs to work with our community in the Asia Pacific to develop localised material materials to better engage and reach out to our fellow Asia Pacific members. The pilot language localisation toolkit, developed jointly with KISA, serves to provide basic ICANN material materials for you to translate into your local language to reach out to your community members and stakeholders. This project also celebrates the multi-stakeholder, bottom-up model, as we work from with the community for the community. We thank you for being part of this project!
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Downloadable Modules on key ICANN material - for translation
This pilot toolkit current currently consists of two main modules (click on the links to download the PPT decks):
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The above slides can be used as part of a Roadshow roadshow about ICANN, or in events/forum discussions with community members or stakeholders. It can serve as an outreach tool, or as a basis for discussion on various topics related to the Domain Name System. The idea is to be able to discuss these issues in your local language!
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- After you have downloaded the decks, kindly review the material
- Decide what information you would like to share with your stakeholders/community based on:
- Type of event (is it a roadshow, or a forum discussion etc?)
- Your audience (business, government, technical community, academics, students etc?)
- We will provide some tips below.
- Begin translating the material
- Present away at your event!
- Share with us your experience on using the material materials and feedback that you received from your stakeholders. We can be contacted at apachub@icann.org
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Organising your own outreach event?
Here are some guidelines on key steps to note (it may differ between cultures but these are general best practices):
- Estimate the targeted number of people who would attend your event
- Try to secure a venue at least 4-6 weeks before your event
- Venue locations include partnering schools, or office spaces with large meeting rooms; alternatively to book a venue such a function room in a hotel, Hotels provide function rooms complete with facilities and equipment that can be rented as well.
- Work with your partner/vendor to ensure availability of microphones and projectors for your presentation
- Begin sending invitations at least 3 weeks before your event
- Always ask for RSVP, so that you can adjust the set up of the room to cater to the number of guests attending if necessary
- Send out a reminder to your guests (including any guest speakers) 1 week and 1 day before the actual event
- Always prepare a Programme (i.e the order of proceedings)
- This helps not only the audience to know what to expect, but for you to manage your time and show flow as well!
- Always check the setup, test the AV and projector system 3 hours before your event commences
- This gives you lead time to rectify any issues
- Prepare a registration booth to obtain the contact information of your attendees
- This helps you to follow-up with them after the event, and expands your network list of contacts
- Feel free to share your translated slides with your guests!
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How do I adapt the provided ICANN material materials to my stakeholders?
Your messaging will no doubt change according to your audience. Here are some (general) guidelines on which decks to use for different stakeholder groups:
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