Idi Y.

Cross-Cultural Consultant | Humanitarian Project Specialist | Rare Language Services Expert. I offer specialized support for NGOs, humanitarian organizations, development consultancies, and academic institutions engaged in refugee-related projects, field surveys, language translation, and other high-impact initiatives. With professional experience across both African and Western contexts, I serve as a trusted bridge in cross-cultural engagement and sensitive, ground-level operations. Proven Track Record I have collaborated on field survey and research projects with leading institutions including the University of Oxford, Tufts University, Humans Who Move, and the World Food Programme. My work is endorsed by respected scholars such as Dr. Naohiko Omata (University of Oxford) and Caroline (Humans Who Move), who can attest to the reliability and impact of my contributions. Rare Language Translation & Refugee Engagement As the manager of a translation agency based in Kenya, I oversee a network of multilingual talent offering translation and interpretation in some of Africa’s rarest and most underrepresented languages. We are the only online provider for many of these languages, many of which are spoken by displaced or marginalized communities across East and Central Africa. Languages covered include: South Sudanese Languages Nilotic: Dinka, Nuer, Shilluk, Anuak, Bari, Mundari, Lopit, Lokoya, Lotuho Surmic & Central Sudanic: Didinga, Narim (Boya), Murle, Tennet, Ma'di, Keliko, Belanda Viri East African Languages Kenya/Uganda: Turkana, Karimojong, Teso, Acholi, Alur, Lango Ethiopia/Eritrea: Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo Somalia: Somali Sudan & DR Congo Nuba Mountains: Tulishi, Tira, Moro Darfur: Masalit, Fur, Zaghawa, Daju, Tama Other: Sudanese Arabic, Juba Arabic, Congolese Swahili We maintain strong connections with native speakers from across Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Uganda, Chad, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, many of whom are based in the Kakuma Refugee Camp and bring authentic insight and precision to their language work. Why Work With Me? Deep field experience in refugee settings Strong network of academic and NGO collaborators Access to rare and under-documented languages Ethically grounded: empowering local and refugee talent Quality-first approach rooted in cultural sensitivity By collaborating with me and my team, you’re not only ensuring the success of your project—you’re also supporting dignified work for East African refugees eager to contribute to the global knowledge economy.