Case study
We helped UICC launch a multilingual Cancer Atlas to a global audience
The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), a Geneva-based non-profit, aimed to disseminate its latest Cancer Atlas globally. To achieve this, they needed the publication translated into seven languages: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Farsi, French, Spanish, Russian, and Turkish.
Key benefits
Specialist typesetting: Leveraged typesetters experienced in diverse scripts to combine translation, design, and in-context review services.
Localized content: Tailored materials with country-specific forewords, acknowledgments, and partner logos, enhancing local engagement.
Efficient review process: Streamlined the review stages, reducing turnaround times and ensuring timely delivery.
Extended collaboration: UICC recommended us to the American Cancer Society, leading the Cancer Atlas being translated into multiple languages.
How we helped
Our approach
Expert linguist teams: Assigned 3–4 linguists per language, each supported by a dedicated proofreader, ensuring initial reviews were completed within 2–3 weeks.
In-country reviews: Collaborated with UICC’s network of local organizations for multiple in-country reviews, enhancing cultural relevance and accuracy.
Professional typesetting: Utilized InDesign for typesetting each language version, incorporating multiple rounds of in-context linguistic sign-off to ensure quality and consistency.
What UICC says about us
“We commissioned Global Lingo to translate and design The Cancer Atlas 2nd Edition, a 69-page document, into 7 languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Spanish, Russian, and Turkish. Global Lingo has a long track record with us in successfully delivering projects – the Cancer Atlas project was no exception – the working relationship was very effective as Global Lingo were flexible, easy to communicate with, and delivered their quality services in a timely manner.”
Manager, UICC