NaTakallam: Language Services
NaTakallam

Solution Overview & Benefits
NaTakallam provides high-quality, online language learning, translation, interpretation, and cultural exchange services delivered by vetted refugees and displaced persons. Through flexible, one-on-one sessions, organization programs, and academic partnerships, they offer immersive learning across more than 9 languages while generating income and dignity for marginalized language partners. The enterprise bridges communities across borders and reshapes perceptions by showcasing the talents of displaced individuals to global learners.
Benefits & Key Features:
- Flexible, customized language lessons in Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Persian, Russian, Armenian, Ukrainian, Kurdish, and others
- Translation and interpretation services in 50+ languages supporting NGOs, media, and academic partners
- Specialized programs: Refugee Voices guest speakers; academic and organizational cultural training
- Economic empowerment: Displaced language partners have collectively earned over $3M–$4.5M USD, serving thousands of learners across 100+ countries
History & Development
Founded in 2015 by Aline Sara and Reza Rahnema in response to the Syrian refugee crisis, NaTakallam originated to offer affordable Arabic conversation practice while creating dignified income for refugees. It has since expanded globally—serving academic institutions, individuals, and organizations—empowering refugees financially while fostering cultural understanding. The nonprofit model bridges freelance digital work with social impact.
Availability
- Availability: worldwide
- Pricing: Uses a pay-per-session model; pricing varies based on service and session type. Some classes or pilot programs may be offered free under sponsorship
Specifications
- Services Offered: Video-based language learning, translation, interpretation, and cultural exchange sessions
- Delivery Channels: Delivered online via video calls such as Google Meet
- Languages Available: Arabic (various dialects), English, French, Spanish, Persian (Farsi/Dari), Armenian, Russian, Ukrainian, Kurdish, among others
- User Types: Individual learners, academic institutions, NGOs, and organizations seeking cultural or language programming
Additional Information
- Social Impact: Supports displaced individuals through training, employment, and sustainable work; 40% of partners rely solely on this income, 30% secure other jobs or resettlement via the network
- Institutional Partnerships: Collaborates with universities like Yale, Columbia, Georgetown, and international organizations like UNHCR, IRC, BuzzFeed, Malala Fund
- Special Initiatives: Offers free English lessons to refugees in Europe via Visa sponsorship
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