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Free Translation Services for Ukrainian Refugees

We support people affected by the war with volunteer translation and interpreting services (German-Ukrainian-Russian).

I need a translation

For requests or inquiries, please register and create a request. Please provide as much information as possible: language pair, written or oral translation, text or oral translation length, topic and date. The more information we have, the faster we will be able to find a language expert for you. We will do our best to support you.

Currently, our volunteer initiative cannot accept requests for certified translations of documents.
Manual for requestors (English) CREATE A TRANSLATION REQUEST

I am a translator

Do you want to support us as a translator or interpreter on a voluntary basis? Please register using the button below. The registration takes only 1 minute. A professional background in translation is not required.

Together we can build bridges. Help us break down language barriers quickly in this emergency situation.
Manual for translators (English) REGISTER AS A TRANSLATOR

About TranslatorsAgainstWar e.V.

TranslatorsAgainstWar e.V. is an initiative that emerged at the end of February 2022. Since September 2022, we are a registered non-profit association. We translate (written) and interpret (oral) from Ukrainian and Russian into German and vice-versa.

With our voluntary work, we support people affected by the war in Ukraine, as well as organizations and initiatives that help people in need. Our network includes professional translators and interpreters. In addition, numerous dedicated individuals without a linguistic background participate in the initiative. The TranslatorsAgainstWar initiative does not pursue any commercial interests.

Viatcheslav Slava Obodzinskiy, Founder of TranslatorsAgainstWar
In memory

Mourning for Viatcheslav "Slava" Obodzinskiy

TranslatorsAgainstWar e.V. mourns the loss of its founder and chairman Slava Obodzinskiy.

Slava was the heart and soul of our initiative, which he founded in response to the Russian war of aggression in February 2022. He was an incredibly warm-hearted and generous person whose laughter and energy were infectious. His sudden death leaves us stunned and tears a huge hole in our hearts. Our sincere condolences and sympathy go out to Slava’s family and friends.

Zinayida Glikina, Dmytro Katerusha, and Inna Megow
on behalf of all association members

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our volunteer translation support.

How do I get a free translation?

Register for free on app.translatorsagainstwar.de and submit a translation request. Include your language pair, type of translation (written or spoken), topic, and preferred date — we'll then match you with a volunteer language expert.

Which languages are supported?

We primarily support Ukrainian, Russian, German and English. Our network includes professional translators and interpreters as well as dedicated volunteers for all common combinations of these languages.

Is the support really free?

Yes, completely free. TranslatorsAgainstWar e.V. is a registered non-profit association that operates entirely on a volunteer basis. There are no costs whatsoever for people affected by the war.

Which documents can be translated?

We translate official letters, forms, medical documents, school certificates, rental agreements and more. Please note: We cannot provide officially certified translations required by authorities.

How can I volunteer as a translator?

Register on app.translatorsagainstwar.de as a translator or interpreter. No formal linguistic training is required — good language skills are sufficient.