About Endangered Languages
There are more than 7,000 languages spoken on Earth today. Nearly half are in danger of falling silent.
But there is hope. People around the world are hard at work to strengthen, promote, and share their languages. ELP brings them together.
About ELP
The Endangered Languages Project is an online gathering place to celebrate and sustain the world’s languages. We aim to build bridges between everyone working for language diversity: language keepers, learners, researchers, educators, policymakers, activists, and the public.
We offer reliable information, free training, and supportive guidance in language documentation, revitalization, and advocacy.
Long live your language!
About the project
Since 2012, ELP has worked to raise awareness and support for the world’s endangered languages. Our role is to connect people with information, resources, training, and each other – at no cost.
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About the Catalogue
The language information shared on this site comes from the Catalogue of Endangered Languages (ELCat) project, developed by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Linguistics. ELCat offers reliable, up-to-date information about the world’s endangered languages.
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Governance
ELP is led by a Governance Council of Indigenous community leaders, scholars, activists, and educators from around the world. We are advised by several Advisory Collectives, and operated by a small team.
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We Support Languages & Communities
ELP’s vision is a world where all Indigenous, endangered, and minoritized languages are thriving. We are working to build this world by supporting language revitalization, documentation, research, and advocacy.
Our Initiatives
Revitalization Helpdesk
Explore ways to keep your language healthy, learn from other communities’ language work, and get free expert guidance from our Revitalization Coaches.
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Language Documentation Training
We offer free webinars in language documentation – making good records of your language – with our partners at the Language Documentation Training Center.
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ELP Community
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Contributions
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Our Partners
Our partner organizations include:
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