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Knowledge Democratization Through Multilingual Access

By translating and digitizing scholarly and cultural content into multiple languages, increase global access to marginalized knowledge systems, because linguistic inclusivity reduces epistemic barriers and enables broader participation in academic and cultural discourse. This strategy centers on dismantling language-based hierarchies in knowledge production by making scholarship accessible beyond dominant linguistic groups, particularly English. It distinguishes itself from general translation efforts by intentionally advancing equity, decolonizing academic canons, and enabling transnational engagement with suppressed or underrepresented perspectives. Unlike operational practices focused solely on dissemination, this approach treats multilingual access as a foundational act of intellectual justice and inclusion.

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Organizations running this strategy · 10

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Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Conducting research on political, economic, and cultural transformations in Ukraine UKRAINIAN STUDIES CHAIR FUND INC
    research
    Conducts and supports scholarly research on contemporary and historical transformations in Ukraine through conferences, workshops, joint publications, and access to digital archives.
  • Funding Ukrainian studies programs at universities UKRAINIAN STUDIES CHAIR FUND INC
    grantmaking
    Funds the creation, development, and endowment of Ukrainian studies programs at universities including Harvard, Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Alberta, and institutions in Ukraine and Europe. This includes support for endowed chairs, professorships, and institutional partnerships.
  • Funding scholarly research and publications in Ukrainian studies UKRAINIAN STUDIES CHAIR FUND INC
    grantmaking
    Supports academic research and publication projects in Ukrainian studies, including funding for over 300 scholarly works, research on historical events such as the 1932–33 Soviet Ukraine famine and the Polish-Ukrainian confrontation of 1939–1947, and publications challenging historical revisionism.
  • Hosting academic and capacity-building workshops UKRAINIAN STUDIES CHAIR FUND INC
    capacity building
    Organizes workshops to advance Ukrainian studies, such as a June 2024 translation workshop in Wroclaw with participants from Europe, Canada, and the USA translating Ukrainian texts into English.
  • Providing scholarships for students in Ukrainian studies UKRAINIAN STUDIES CHAIR FUND INC
    grantmaking
    Offers scholarships to support academic research and learning in Ukrainian studies for students at partner institutions.
  • Researching and documenting the 1932–33 Soviet Ukraine famine UKRAINIAN STUDIES CHAIR FUND INC
    research
    Conducts research on the Holodomor, including support for publications, preservation of archival materials, and outreach to scholars, educators, and the public.
  • Supporting preservation and digitization of Ukrainian archival materials UKRAINIAN STUDIES CHAIR FUND INC
    grantmaking
    Finances the preservation, acquisition, and digitization of archival collections related to Ukrainian history and culture, including the archives of the Ukrainian Free Academy of Sciences in New York and over 100,000 library materials.
  • Maintains and provides access to Prometheus journal archives MUSEUM OF EUROPEAN ART
    direct service
    Preserves and offers access to the archives of the Prometheus journal, which contains articles on art, news, politics, and science.
  • Operates a museum gift shop MUSEUM OF EUROPEAN ART
    direct service
    Runs a gift shop that sells books, including publications produced by the museum.
  • Operates the Alexander Sculpture Garden MUSEUM OF EUROPEAN ART
    direct service
    Manages and opens the Alexander Sculpture Garden to the public seasonally, from May to October 2026.
  • Organizes exhibitions of European art MUSEUM OF EUROPEAN ART
    direct service
    Curates and hosts exhibitions featuring works by European artists, including Salvador Dalí, Kurt Arentz, Arno Breker, Ernst Fuchs, and Renate Stendar. Specific exhibitions include 33 color woodcuts by Dalí illustrating Purgatorio from Dante's Divine Comedy.
  • Produces and sells art-related publications MUSEUM OF EUROPEAN ART
    direct service
    Publishes and sells books related to European artists and thinkers, including biographies and collected writings. Titles include "Arno Breker: His Art and Life," "Arno Breker: Divine Beauty in Art," "Arno Breker: The Collected Writings," "Hermann Oberth: The Father of Space Flight," "Primer for Those Who Would Govern," and "Special Friendships" by Roger Peyrefitte.
  • Delivering books to homebound individuals FRIENDS OF THE SCARSDALE LIBRARY INC
    direct service
    Funds and operates a program that delivers books to homebound library patrons, ensuring continued access to library resources.
  • Enhancing library technology and infrastructure FRIENDS OF THE SCARSDALE LIBRARY INC
    capacity building
    Purchases the latest technology and funds organizational tools to support the operational effectiveness and modernization of the Scarsdale Public Library.
  • Expanding language access to library services FRIENDS OF THE SCARSDALE LIBRARY INC
    direct service
    Offers a Google Translate feature on its website and provides Spanish-language multimedia content, including movies, TV series, music, and podcasts from over 30 countries, to improve access for non-English speakers.
  • Funding library programs and events FRIENDS OF THE SCARSDALE LIBRARY INC
    grantmaking
    Funds a range of library programs and events, including Bingo events, book discussions with popular authors, art shows, and children's events such as the annual Truck Day and the Village-wide Spelling Bee.
  • Leading library capital campaigns FRIENDS OF THE SCARSDALE LIBRARY INC
    advocacy
    Coordinates and plays a critical role in fundraising for major capital projects, including the renovation and reimagining of the Scarsdale Public Library into a state-of-the-art facility.
  • Organizing public library events FRIENDS OF THE SCARSDALE LIBRARY INC
    direct service
    Organizes and hosts ongoing public events for community members of all ages at the Scarsdale Library, including programs for adults, teens, and children.