WISE National Collectives quickly identified language as a significant barrier for large groups of women in energy vulnerability across the EU. At one level, the ‘language’ of energy is often technical and complicated, making it difficult to understand energy bills or speak with suppliers. Among women who have migrated from other countries, lack of access to information in their own mother tongues amplifies the challenges.
To address this gap, WISE devised the ‘Translate-a-thon’ (in the style of a hack-a-thon) as a mechanism to leverage diverse content that exists in English. ’28 Days of Language Solidarity’ seeks engage energy professionals, professional and student translators, and volunteers from all walks of life to bring their linguistic skills to the project. As outlined in the promotional video, people can participate in several ways and choose the type of content they want to translate. Educating women about their energy rights and boosting their know-how with simple energy-saving tips are top priorities.
The Orion Grid amplifies change by bringing together the energy of the bearers of the democratic impulse. It works through educational, consultative, artistic, public and other interventions.
