Translation Services for Nonprofits in Canada
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Translation Services for Nonprofits Serving Multilingual Communities
How We Help Make Information Accessible Across Languages
Based in Vancouver, BC, Art One has provided translation services to nonprofits, charities, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community-serving agencies across Canada since 2008.
Our experience includes projects for organizations such as Autism Nova Scotia, Tumour Foundation of BC, Rainbow Refugee Society, Health Nexus, Black Health Education Collaborative and Ocean Wise, supporting initiatives focused on health education, disability services, community engagement, curriculum development, and equitable access to information.
We partner with organizations working to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), helping them communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences through culturally appropriate, accessible, and multilingual content.
What We Translate for Nonprofits
- Educational resources
- Training manuals
- Educational games
- eLearning courses
- Guidebooks
- Service descriptions
- Outreach materials
- Consent forms and intake documents
- Community reports
- Awareness campaign content
- Program brochures and flyers
- Videos
- Websites
- Social media content
- Event materials (invitations, presentations, signage)
Translation Funding Support for Nonprofits
Professional translation may be an eligible project expense under some Canadian funding programs, including the Canadian Heritage Support for Interpretation and Translation subcomponent, where the project meets the program’s eligibility requirements.
Art One Translations can provide a formal translation quote and clear project documentation to support funding applications, budget planning, and multilingual program delivery.
We regularly work with nonprofits, charities, NGOs, healthcare organizations, and community agencies that need to make educational resources, training materials, public outreach content, and health information accessible in multiple languages.
If your organization is applying for funding to support multilingual communication, we can help you define the translation scope, estimated cost, languages required, and delivery timeline for your application.
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Accessibility and Inclusive Communication
Translation is part of accessibility. We help nonprofits prepare multilingual resources that are clear, culturally appropriate and accessible for the communities they serve, including plain-language content, subtitles and captions, multilingual formatting and inclusive Canadian French.
Even well-written training materials can fail after translation.
This video explains one of the most common reasons and how to avoid it.
This video explains why translated educational and community materials can fail when they are translated too literally, without considering audience, context, plain language, culture, or accessibility. It highlights the importance of professional review, inclusive language, and localization so multilingual content is clear, usable, and appropriate for the people it is meant to serve.
Need your content to be clear, accessible, and understood across languages?
We help you get it right across languages.
Languages for Community Outreach
We support nonprofit translation projects in 100+ languages, including Canadian French, Punjabi, Arabic, Dari, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog and other languages commonly needed for community-facing programs across Canada.
Communicating in a less-common language?
Some communities speak languages for which professional translation resources are more limited. Effective language access may require additional planning, specialized linguist sourcing, plain-language adaptation, visual communication or community review.
Watch our short video on improving language access for rare and under-resourced languages.
Selected Projects for Nonprofits
Our nonprofit translation work supports organizations that need clear, accessible, and culturally appropriate multilingual content for the communities they serve. The examples below highlight projects involving public health education, accessibility, community outreach, eLearning, captions, and multilingual resources across Canada.
Black Health Education in Canadian French
Since 2024, Art One Translations has supported the Black Health Education Collaborative with the translation and localization of more than 125,000 words of health education, public health, research, eLearning, website, multimedia, and communications content into Canadian French.
The collaboration began with the eight-module Black Health Primer and expanded to ongoing language support for educational, research, digital, and community-facing materials.
“Art One Translations provided an exceptional experience from start to finish! Their team was incredibly professional, with quick communication and excellent customer service. The translations were not only high-quality but also delivered right on time. I highly recommend them. A truly reliable and efficient service!”
— Javiera-Violeta Duran Kairies, Black Health Education Collaborative
Multilingual Health Education Resources for Diverse Communities
Since 2022, Art One Translations has supported Health Nexus in translating health education materials, presentations, forms, and webinar content to help diverse communities access important health information in their preferred language.
Through culturally appropriate Canadian French and multilingual translations, Health Nexus has expanded the reach of its programs and improved access to health education resources across Ontario.
“We’ve worked with ArtOne for many years on a lot of different projects, whether to translate webinars, infographics, websites etc. mainly in French and English (they did other languages as well for one project). They are great with respecting timelines, great communication and also willingness to ensure that the appropriate terminology was used for our projects.”
– Marine Delage de Luget, Health Nexus
Mothers Matter Centre: Multilingual Family Support Resources
Since 2013, Art One has been collaborating with Mothers Matter Centre, formerly Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Canada, by translating the training manuals and educational materials to support communities across the country in an effort to equip low-income and socially isolated parents to help their children succeed in school and live brighter lives.
The languages we translate to are: Canadian French, Spanish, Arabic, Punjabi, Chinese, Dari, Pashto, and Ukrainian.
Art One Translations was a proud sponsor of “Mothers as a Catalyst of Change: Inspiration from Around the World,” a conference hosted by HIPPY Canada and the BC Association of Family Resource Programs. Our team contributed by providing pro-bono translations for the conference.
We are honoured to be part of the initiative focusing on women’s equality, family well-being, and the role of mothers in helping to change the world for the better.
“My nonprofit needs French translations all the time. And not just any old French – it’s got to be Québecois French. People know the difference, and Art One is able to meet our specific needs. And at a price that our agency can afford. They provide amazing customer service, with excellent work done very quickly. We trust them with every job we have.“
– Darlene Gage, Mothers Matter Centre
“I valued my experience working with the Art One Translation team. We are so excited for refugee families to see what we have prepared with them in terms of our educational curriculum, toys, and arts and crafts supplies as they enter into their new home. We truly hope our project will help mothers feel welcome through their new journey in Canada and to strengthen their bond with their children. I look forward to also working with Art One Translation in the future!”
– Amy Zhou, Mothers Matter Centre
eLearning Courses to Support Employment of People With Disabilities
Since 2020, we’ve been proudly involved in the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation at Work / CCRW / CCRT projects of translation and localization of eLearning courses and training materials designed to support the employment of people with disabilities, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence for inclusive employment.
We are proud of our continuous collaboration with CCRW on their important work, making their valuable resources available to Canadians in both official languages.
“Art One Translations has been providing translation services for nonprofits so that we can offer bilingual services. They are quick, professional, and flexible in their approach. I appreciate their team a lot! “
– Jeffrey Normore, CCRW / CCRT
Educational Curricula & eLearning Courses for Autistic Community
Art One has been collaborating with Autism Nova Scotia to translate educational curricula and eLearning courses on career development, workplace health and safety, communication, gender issues, sexuality, and other important topics for the autistic community and people with disabilities.
We are proud that our translation services for nonprofits, such as Autism Nova Scotia, contribute to a good cause and make valuable information accessible to a wider audience.
“Thank you for all the work you and your team have done on the translation of our program! It is wonderful to see it become more accessible to individuals whose first language is French. Thank you again for all your hard work. It was lovely to work with you!“
– Stacie Johnston, Autism Nova Scotia
Rainbow Refugee Society Translation Support
Art One Translations supported Rainbow Refugee Society with multilingual translation services for community-facing materials serving LGBTQI+ refugees and newcomers. The work required clear, culturally sensitive language to help make important information accessible to people navigating settlement, support, and community resources in Canada.
“Art One’s subtle and inclusive translations helped people feel valued and confident as they settled into their new country.”
– Adam Koussa, Rainbow Refugee Society
Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities
In collaboration with the Tumour Foundation of BC, Art One produced publication-ready Punjabi and Simplified Chinese versions of the guide for parents of children who have learning disabilities. We completed the translation and fully formatted the guides, working with the client’s budgetary restrictions.
We are happy that our contribution makes valuable resources available to broader audiences.
“I am so excited that these guides are done! It was a dream long ago to have the guide available to the NF community in multiple languages. Thank you for all your work in bringing our dream to life! With deep gratitude.“
–Desirée Sher, Tumour Foundation of BC
Video Captions for Deaf Dancers
Translation helping deaf people express themselves through dance.
Art One collaborated with the Manitoba Cultural Society of the Deaf on “A New Rhythm Project: Teaching Beyond Sound,” which teaches non-deaf dance teachers the best methods of teaching deaf dancers so they may participate fully in a dance class. Our team produced French Canadian captions for a video.
“The French captioning is perfect! We have found your company easier to work with than the previous company we used for our other films. In the future, if any filming projects we do need French captioning, we plan on contacting you again!“
– Alice Crawford, Manitoba Cultural Society of the Deaf – Deaf Arts Manitoba (MCSD-DAM)
eLearning Localization for WeBC
We collaborated with WeBC to localize their eLearning course on market research for aspiring women entrepreneurs. The project involved full translation of Articulate Storyline files into Canadian French, human voiceover narration for the course storyteller and main narrator, and post-translation desktop publishing (DTP) to ensure seamless visual integration within Articulate Storyline.
Our team worked closely with the client to preserve the instructional tone and storytelling approach while adapting the content for a Francophone audience in Canada. This included translating interactive elements, learner activities, supporting scripts, and voiceover narration with cultural and linguistic sensitivity.
Educational Brochures on Child Development and Family Relationships
We collaborated with the BC Council for Families to produce Arabic and Farsi versions of educational brochures on child development and family relationships. These educational materials were aimed at helping new Canadians and refugees better assimilate into the Canadian society and better prepare for a balanced life with a focus on family well-being and optimal child development.
The brochures were primarily intended for refugees as well as some immigrants and were written at a simple, easy-to-read level for someone whose education may have been interrupted by years spent in refugee camps. To accomplish this, the text has been translated by native Farsi and Arabic linguists using naturally flowing language. If words in the brochures were used in a context different from the usual Farsi or Arabic use, an explanation of what they mean in this context was added.
Art One delivered fully formatted educational brochures in Arabic and Farsi that were equivalent to their English sources both linguistically and visually.
UBC Department of Medicine / VGH Diabetes Guidebook Translation
In collaboration with UBC’s Department of Medicine and Vancouver General Hospital, Art One produced a Punjabi version of the Diabetes Guidebook. The language and tone of the Guidebook were adapted for the Punjabi community in the Lower Mainland. The Art One Punjabi team produced a fully formatted 68,000-word, almost 300-page translation, giving Vancouver’s large Punjabi community better access to health information.
Subtitles for a Film About Holocaust Survivors
Our team provided English subtitles for a film telling a story of a Holocaust survivor from Ukraine. The film is deeply moving, and we are happy that our contribution will help the story to be heard by wider audiences in the USA and Canada. The film Dora. A Documentary by SDELANO V NEW YORKE with English subtitles can be watched here.
“Art One provided translation and subtitles/captions for our documentary telling a story of a holocaust survivor. They put a lot of work into the project to make this important story available to English-speaking audiences. The highly professional translation was done with precision and attention to all the details and nuances of the original tone and emotion. We are also very pleased with the subtitles and captions. Thank you, Art One, for the excellent work!“
– Natalya Bernadskaya, SDELANO V NEW YORKE
Video Subtitles for "Feast of Fortune" Fundraising
Our team collaborated with Scotiabank and Mount Saint Joseph Hospital on a video localization project. Our team created Chinese subtitles for a video featured at Scotiabank’s signature fundraising gala, Feast of Fortune. The event, hosted by St. Paul’s Foundation, supports compassionate and inspired care at the hospital.
The Scotiabank Feast of Fortune galas have raised over $5.7 million for the purchase of vital medical equipment across all departments at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital.
Funds raised by St. Paul’s Foundation support enhanced patient and resident care, capital projects, equipment needs, research, and teaching at St. Paul’s Hospital, Mount Saint Joseph Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, and four residential care sites across Vancouver.
We are extremely proud to have contributed our share to this amazing initiative.
Do You Need to Reach Out to Non-English Speakers?
We are here to help.
Our team of language experts will help you convey your message to your audience in their language, tailoring it linguistically and culturally. We will work around your budgetary restrictions and complete the project within the required timeline, saving you internal time and resources.
Read the “Translations for a Good Cause and DEI Commitment” article written by our Managing Director, Olena Polissky, for the MAPLE Business Council.
Budget-Conscious Translation Planning for Nonprofits
Nonprofit translation projects often need to balance accessibility, quality, timeline, and budget. We can help you prioritize materials, group related content, identify repeated text, and prepare a clear quote before work begins.
Where appropriate, we use translation memory, terminology management, and repetition analysis to improve consistency and avoid unnecessary retranslation of repeated content.
Translation Services for Nonprofits FAQ
Nonprofits typically need translation for training manuals, educational curricula, program brochures, intake forms, websites, eLearning courses, and community outreach materials. Art One Translations has worked with Canadian nonprofits on all of these document types, including translating training manuals for Mothers Matter Centre into several languages and eLearning courses for Autism Nova Scotia, Canadian Council on Rehabilitatio at Work (CCRW) into French.
Yes. We translate annual reports, policy documents, strategic plans, board materials, program reports, community reports, and other formal nonprofit documents. We can also support multilingual formatting so translated reports and policy materials remain clear, consistent, and ready to share with funders, partners, boards, and communities.
Translation costs for nonprofits vary based on the language pair, document volume, and turnaround time. Art One Translations offers nonprofit-friendly rates and can work within your budget and timeline. Many nonprofits also include translation costs in grant applications, and we can provide a quote letter suitable for funding proposals.
Yes. Several Canadian government grants allow nonprofits to include professional translation as an eligible expense, including the Canadian Heritage Support for Interpretation and Translation program. Art One Translations can provide a formal quote letter and supporting documentation to assist with grant applications and funding requests.
Yes. Art One Translations is based in Vancouver, BC, and has worked with British Columbia nonprofit organizations including BC Council for Families, Rainbow Refugee Society, Tumour Foundation of BC, and others. We serve nonprofits across Canada and translate into Punjabi, Tagalog, Farsi, Arabic, Chinese, and 100+ other languages.
Canadian French remains one of the most requested languages for Canadian nonprofits. Other commonly requested languages include Punjabi, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Farsi, Spanish, Ukrainian, Dari, and Pashto. The languages your organization needs will depend on the communities you serve. Art One Translations works in more than 100+ languages and can help identify the most effective languages for your region, audience, and outreach goals.
The turnaround time depends on the volume, language pair, file format, and review requirements of the project. Once we review your materials, we will provide a detailed quote and project schedule outlining all deliverables and milestones. We work closely with nonprofit organizations to establish realistic timelines that align with program launches, training schedules, funding deadlines, and community engagement initiatives. .
Make your message accessible to every community you serve.
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