Translation and Interpretation services
MEI offers English to Marshallese / Marshallese to English translation services. MEI translators use the official, standardized spelling authorized by the Republic of the Marshall Islands' government in all translations. (Ask us why!)
We charge for time spent translating, reviewing, and when necessary, formatting.
MEI also offers interpreter services. All MEI interpreters have a minimum of 40 hours basic interpreter training. We charge by the hour.
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Marshallese Culture and History Class
Intercultural Competency Training
Our Classes and Trainings -
Marshallese Culture and History Class
This 3 hour class is appropriate for the general public and participants with various backgrounds. We utilize a humanities-based approach and include a basic overview of Marshallese history and culture, information on matrilineality, U.S.-R.M.I. relations, including the Compact of Free Association, and the Marshallese diaspora in Arkansas and the greater Midwest. Reading materials may also be provided at no additional cost. Students will be mailed a certificate of completion upon request.
Professional Development for Teachers
MEI offers shorter versions of its class to meet needs of schools that only have learning windows of 45 min presentations.
InterCultural Competency Training for Agencies and Businesses
MEI offers other trainings for businesses and government and nonprofit agencies with content geared to match your particular needs. Trainings range from 1 to 4 hours.
Registration: Contact MEI at info@mei.ngo
Cost: by individual or group; covers all materials
Format: In-person or via Zoom
Instructors: courses are usually taught by MEI Outreach Coordinator Carlnis Jerry, who has worked as a liaison with the Springdale School District for more than a decade, MEI Cofounder and COO Dr. April Brown, a history professor. Other staff members also contribute to the class as-needed, including MEI's Executive Director, Benetick Kabua Maddison, who speaks regularly to national and international audiences on climate and nuclear issues, Marcina Langrine and Trina Marty, who work in MEI's women's program and educate to prevent gender-based violence, and MEI's Matthew John, a musician, and Marino Morris, an artist.
For questions or to enroll, email MEI directly at info@mei.ngo with contact information, the names and number of participants, and affiliation.
The Marshallese Educational Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in July 2013 in northwest Arkansas. MEI has been offering classes since 2016.
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