SIL Africa

SIL Africa SIL Africa area is part of SIL Global. We work with local language communities to develop language solutions that expand their possibilities for a better life.

We believe all people are created by God and given language as a means for flourishing.

On March 16, 2025, St. Andrew’s Church in Nakasongola hosted the first-ever Ruruuli-language church service in the Churc...
05/06/2025

On March 16, 2025, St. Andrew’s Church in Nakasongola hosted the first-ever Ruruuli-language church service in the Church of Uganda Archdeaconry. For the first time, Baruuli worshippers heard Scripture, sang hymns, and prayed in their heart language!
Clergy, politicians, and community members gathered in joy—dancing, laughing, and celebrating this powerful moment of spiritual and cultural restoration.
His Royal Highness King Mwogezi Butamanya Constantine Isabaruuli, graced the service, praising the resilience of the Baruuli people and the importance of preserving their language.

This June, we pause to give thanks for God's faithfulness, for every milestone reached and for the lives that are flouri...
03/06/2025

This June, we pause to give thanks for God's faithfulness, for every milestone reached and for the lives that are flourishing because they can now access and engage with essential materials and services in languages that they value most. Join us as we reflect, celebrate and share stories of gratitude all month long

Jean-Luc Bridonneau has been appointed as Coordination & Engagement Director for SIL Community Organizations (SCOs). He ...
29/05/2025

Jean-Luc Bridonneau has been appointed as Coordination & Engagement Director for SIL Community Organizations (SCOs). He is a French national, residing in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. He joined SIL in June 2007 and has served in various roles in South-east Asia, Senegal, and Côte d'Ivoire. Bridonneau speaks French, English, Soninke, and Bahasa Malaysia.

Elvire Ngnoulaye from Cameroon, joined SIL in 2019. Among Elvire’s previous roles are Director of Language Services, Pa...
29/05/2025

Elvire Ngnoulaye from Cameroon, joined SIL in 2019. Among Elvire’s previous roles are Director of Language Services, Partnerships and Strategic Planning Coordinator, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator, International Leadership Conference Coordinator, Leadership Development Co-Director, and Organisational Development Facilitator. Her new role is Coordination & Engagement Director for SIL Community Organizations.

Serge Razafinjatoniary, from the Island country of Madagascar, resides in Cape Town and joined SIL in 2007. He has serv...
29/05/2025

Serge Razafinjatoniary, from the Island country of Madagascar, resides in Cape Town and joined SIL in 2007. He has served in various roles within SIL until recently as Associate Director for Anglophone and Lusophone Africa. He now moves to a new role as Coordination & Engagement Director for SIL Community Organizations.

Carol McKee and her husband, Rob, first arrived in Africa in 1980 from the United States, their home country. She has s...
27/05/2025

Carol McKee and her husband, Rob, first arrived in Africa in 1980 from the United States, their home country. She has served in various roles, until recently as the Anglo-Lusophone Africa HR Director. In the new appointments, Carol will serve alongside Janet Souster as Joint People Director for Africa.

John Olando, a Kenyan, joined SIL Kenya in July, 2000. Before his new appointment as Finance and Operations Director, h...
22/05/2025

John Olando, a Kenyan, joined SIL Kenya in July, 2000. Before his new appointment as Finance and Operations Director, he held several other positions including Kenya Country Director and various finance roles. Outside of work, John serves in his local church as Chairman of the Finance and HR professional and on the Board of a Financial Institution.

Gawolé has served in SIL since June 2019. She was hired as Director's Secretary for SIL Cameroon, and since February 202...
20/05/2025

Gawolé has served in SIL since June 2019. She was hired as Director's Secretary for SIL Cameroon, and since February 2024, She has had a split role: Executive Assistant to the SIL Francophone Africa Area Director and Human Resources Officer at SIL Cameroon. She takes on the role of Executive Assistant in the office of the Area Director.

Maggie Gaved, a British national, has served in various roles since 1995. She has worked in Senegal, UK, and the SIL Fra...
16/05/2025

Maggie Gaved, a British national, has served in various roles since 1995. She has worked in Senegal, UK, and the SIL Francophone Africa Team. Gaved is excited about her new role as Area Language Programs Support Director as it allows her to build capacity in Language Programme Management to bring transformation to language communities.

Anthony Kamau, a Kenyan national, joined SIL in 2020 as Executive Assistant to the Anglo-Lusophone Africa Area Director....
14/05/2025

Anthony Kamau, a Kenyan national, joined SIL in 2020 as Executive Assistant to the Anglo-Lusophone Africa Area Director. He has since served in various other roles including; admin for the Localisation team, Special Programs Coordinator and currently as Associate
Director for Resource Development. Anthony takes on the role of Partnership and Resource Development Director.

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