Team & Volunteer Highlights

Spanish Team Andrea Vargas Spanish Team Andrea Vargas

Mauricio Muñoz Gómez

Spanish <> English
“It's important to me to support organizations like Respond in helping refugees and immigrants because I know how hard it is to leave your home no matter the circumstances.”

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Afghan Languages Team Andrea Vargas Afghan Languages Team Andrea Vargas

Naeemullah Samsoor

Dari, Pashto, Farsi, Urdu <> English
“Beyond offering assistance to migrants and refugees, RCT also supports its translators, many of whom are directly impacted by crises, by providing sustainable income opportunities and valuable training. This is more than work; it’s a meaningful way to support humanity and help those in need.”

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Hindi Team Andrea Vargas Hindi Team Andrea Vargas

Saurabh Prashar

English<>Hindi & Punjabi Translator and Interpreter

“Expression is as important as food and water. Language access is fundamental for someone to express their thoughts and should be a fundamental right.”

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Turkish Team Andrea Vargas Turkish Team Andrea Vargas

Doğa Üçgül

Turkish <> English

“I know a lot of people, especially native Turkish speakers, have difficulty with English. I have always wanted to be helpful to those who are struggling. At Respond, I found a way to make my knowledge useful, and with this amazing organization, I know I am actually helping people and making an impact.

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Spanish Team Andrea Vargas Spanish Team Andrea Vargas

Maritza Morales

Spanish Translator

“ Finding Respond and being able to be part of this fantastic and committed team has been an incredible honor and one of the most rewarding things I have done in my life. I am delighted to work with the team!“

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Antonella C

Spanish Team Translator

“I think that being a bridge between cultures and knowing that I’m helping people through my profession is what motivates me the most. I love that we’re constantly being challenged to translate different topics and I can learn a lot about them."

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Somali Translator Andrea Vargas Somali Translator Andrea Vargas

Mohamed Farah

Somali<>English Translator and Interpreter

“Working with Respond Crisis I have an independent working schedule, good income. Translation is becoming a good career. I am also proud that I am helping with my knowledge and skills with the people that need it.”

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Burmese Translator Andrea Vargas Burmese Translator Andrea Vargas

Cho Lwin Phu

English<>Burmese Translator and Interpreter

“I love helping other people, especially when you can make a positive impact on their lives. Being on the Respond team makes me feel like my help would never go wasted. I can help people in need from far away, though not in person.”

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Tagalog Translator Andrea Vargas Tagalog Translator Andrea Vargas

Aurora Lucas

Tagalog Translator

“What motivates me to be a part of Respond is knowing that to speak Tagalog and other fellow Filipinos means to find instant connection. I'm proud of how I have grown from being ashamed of my language to being proud of it now.”

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