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Vietnamese Fishermen in Gulf Fight to Not Get Lost in Translation

Author(s):Jessica Ravitz
Location:Louisiana
Year: 2010
Available at:www.cnn.com/2010/US/06/24/vietnamese.fishermen.gulf.coast/index.html?hpt=C1   (report broken link)
Description:

This CNN story describes the plight Vietnamese fishermen who have been affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill and the need to consider local cultural intricacies when developing relief strategies. The article discusses issues surrounding the importance of considering regional dialects in translation and developing relief strategies that acknowledge the unique histories of immigrant communities.  The article also discusses the integral role of faith-based organizations as service providers, community advocates, and liaisons.

Language(s):English
Communities:Vietnamese
Subtopic:
Language Access Services
Organizational Supports
Phase 6 - Response
Phase 7 - Recovery
Building Knowledge
Target Audience:First Responders; Emergency Planners & Managers; Public Health Professionals
Resource Type:
Newspaper Article