The Endangered Languages Project
Of the more than 7,000 languages spoken on Earth today, almost half are in danger of falling silent. But there is hope.
People around the world are working hard to strengthen, promote, and celebrate their languages. The Endangered Languages Project’s mission is to support this crucial work, and to help build a world where all languages can thrive.
Explore Languages
Learn about Indigenous, endangered, and minority languages around the world. Explore our interactive map, and learn more about each language.
Learn about Language Revitalization
Our Language Revitalization Helpdesk offers free learning resources, assistance, and a supportive community for people working to strengthen their languages.
Get Involved
You can help support the world’s language diversity, no matter who you are. Volunteer, donate, or share stories of your own language work.
About Us
The Endangered Languages Project (ELP) is an online gathering space to support the revitalization, reclamation, documentation, and flourishing of at-risk languages around the world. We bring together language champions, scholars, and the public to celebrate, strengthen, and share knowledge about the world’s Indigenous and endangered languages. Our founding partners are the First Peoples’ Cultural Council (Canada) and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (US).
Our mission
Our mission is to foster a collaborative online space where the speakers/signers, learners, advocates, teachers, and supporters of the world’s endangered languages have a voice and a place to gather. This is a place where all people can come together in community to share information, stories, resources, and support for the world’s languages.
Our vision is a world where Indigenous, endangered, and minoritized languages are visible, valued, and used, and where cultural and linguistic diversity is thriving.
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About the Catalogue
The languages included in this project, and the information displayed about them, are provided by the Catalogue of Endangered Languages (ELCat), produced by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and supported by a team of global scholars. The Catalogue is a living document, and we welcome your feedback on any of the information included here.
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Share About Your Language
Share Language Resources
ELP is a space for language communities around the world to share materials in their languages – on their own terms. What do you want the world to know about your language? Share it through ELP!
Images
Share photos of your language programs, offer a virtual tour of your lands, show off your favorite regalia, or any other images you would like to share with the world!
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Videos
Share the sounds and sights of your language community, or help others learn a bit of your language. Help other communities learn about Indigenous and endangered languages around the world.
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Audio Files
Share the sounds of your language – stories, songs, words, jokes, or anything else you would like people to hear!
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Documents
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