Miora Sandra Rajaoharifetra is a translator for Global Voices in Malagasy. Her translation of the story “This Gambian advocate believes female genital mutilation could be eliminated within one generation” from English to Malagasy has been nominated for the Lingua Translation Spotlight.
Once a quarter, Lingua Translation Managers select one or two outstanding translations that deserve a special round of applause.
Andriamifidisoa Zo, a Malagasy Lingua Translation Manager at Global Voices, commented that it was Miora's “first translation for GV and already her first success.
Excellent job, Miora! Take a look at her translation on the Global Voices in Malagasy website:
Taranaka iray dia mahafoana ny famoram-behivavy, hoy ny fihevitr'ity Gambiana mpikatroka ity
Mila lehilahy, tanora ary vehivavy avy ao an-toerana ny fanoherana ny FGM