Our Mission
IKIGAI’s mission is to be an advocate for interpreters through the education of language services consumers and by providing a wide range of resources that further interpreters’ knowledge, skills, and expertise towards professional credentialing and beyond.
Our Vision
IKIGAI’s vision is the continuous advancement of fully credentialed professional interpreters nationwide in every language combination and every specialty domain enjoying the recognition and respect of the communities they serve.
ONGOING INTERPRETER ADVOCACY PROJECT:
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IKIGAI is developing an Interpreter Certification Advocacy Project, through which financial assistance can be provided to deserving and competent interpreters who cannot afford the cost of a certification exam.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this initiative, or if you would like to contribute your time, talent, please write to:
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You can also make a fully tax-deductible donation to the fund by clicking on the "Donate" button above.
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THANK YOU!
Ikigai is a Japanese concept meaning “a reason for being.” Everyone, according to the Japanese, has an ikigai. Finding it requires a deep and often lengthy search of self. Such a search is regarded as being very important, since it is believed that discovery of one’s ikigai brings satisfaction and meaning to life.
IKIGAI does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.