Our Mission
To advance Yoruba language technology through open research, high-quality datasets, and collaborative innovation.
Our Vision
We envision a future where Yoruba language technology is as advanced and accessible as technology for major world languages. A future where Yoruba speakers can interact with technology in their native language, where cultural heritage is preserved through digital means, and where the Yoruba language thrives in the digital age.
What Drives Us
Bridging the Technology Gap
Yoruba is spoken by over 40 million people, yet it remains underrepresented in language technology. We are working to change that by creating the datasets and tools needed for researchers and developers to build Yoruba language applications.
Preserving Cultural Heritage
Language is the carrier of culture. By advancing Yoruba language technology, we are helping to preserve and promote Yoruba culture for future generations. Our datasets capture the richness and diversity of the Yoruba language across different dialects and regions.
Enabling Innovation
By providing open-access datasets and research tools, we enable researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs to build innovative applications for the Yoruba-speaking community. From educational tools to voice assistants, the possibilities are endless.
Building Community
We believe that the best research happens through collaboration. We are building a global community of researchers, linguists, and technologists who share our passion for Yoruba language technology. Together, we can achieve more than any of us could alone.
Our Commitment
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of research quality, ethical data collection, and open access. All our datasets are freely available to researchers and developers worldwide. We believe that knowledge should be shared, not hoarded.
Join Our Mission
Whether you are a researcher, linguist, developer, or simply someone who cares about the Yoruba language, there are many ways you can contribute to our mission.
- Contribute datasets or help with data annotation
- Collaborate on research projects
- Support our work through donations or partnerships
- Spread the word about our work