OUR PHILOSOPHY

**Our Philosophy:**

At KWS Language Services, my philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that language is not just a means of communication, but a powerful tool for fostering connection, understanding, and empowerment.

My journey began with a clear vision: to bridge the language gap that often separates communities, and to provide individuals with the means to unlock new opportunities through language.

Compassion-Driven Service:

My commitment to service stems from our founders' decade-long engagement with refugee communities. We understand that in a rapidly changing world, compassion-driven assistance can make a world of difference. We approach each interaction with empathy, recognizing that behind every language challenge lies a unique story and a potential for positive change.

Quality and Accessibility:

I stand firmly behind the idea that learning a new language should be a quality experience that is both affordable and accessible. My language learning programs are meticulously designed to be convenient, flexible, and tailored to individual needs. I believe that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, should have the opportunity to enhance their language skills and broaden their horizons.

Language as Empowerment:

Language, for me, is more than just words; it's a gateway to empowerment. Whether it's enabling volunteers to communicate effectively with refugee populations or providing translation services to help newcomers navigate their new environment, we view language as a catalyst for personal growth and community integration.

Collaboration for Impact:

Collaboration lies at the heart of our mission. I seek partnerships with organizations and individuals who share our vision of using language as a means to empower and connect. Together, we can create lasting, positive change in the lives of those we serve.

A Future of Inclusivity:

As we move forward, my commitment to inclusivity remains unwavering. I envision a future where language barriers no longer divide us, where communication is a bridge rather than a barrier, and where individuals from all backgrounds can participate fully in their communities.

Join Me on the Journey

I invite you to join me on this meaningful journey of empowerment through language. Together, we can make a lasting impact, break down barriers, and build bridges of understanding. Language is the key, and at KWS Language Services, we're here to unlock its full potential.

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Empowering Through Language

Meet Karen W. Stringer, PhD — Your Trusted Language Partner

I'm Karen W. Stringer, PhD, founder of KWS Language Services, where precision meets passion. I help individuals and agencies around the world bridge language gaps through expert document translation and customized language learning services.

With every project, my goal is simple: to build long-term partnerships rooted in trust, reliability, and excellence. Whether you're navigating international documents or looking to expand your language skills, I’m here to make sure your message connects—clearly, confidently, and culturally right.

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Services

I offer a comprehensive suite of language services including:

Book and document translation.
Meticulous proofreading and editing
Precise website and product localization.
Expert audio-video transcription and translation.

I provide the following language pairs:

Kiswahili<>English
Kiswahili<>French
Kinyarwanda<>French
Kinyarwanda<>English
Kirundi<>English
Kirundi<>French

Our Clientelle

KWS Language Services, provides you with the bridge to connect with your end clients

Serving agency clients worldwide, I am committed to nurturing enduring partnerships that guarantee you a dependable language solution provider.

I cater to a diverse clientele, accommodating both individuals and corporations.

I have created an environment of collaboration between linguists to ensure our clients' needs are met.

Book Translation

Are you an author or publisher with an inspirational book?

Would you like to see the impact of your book expanding the reach of your personal development book by translating it into Swahili can be a transformative decision for both authors and publishers.

Swahili, one of Africa's most widely spoken languages, serves as a gateway to an immense and diverse readership. By embracing translation, you're not only making your valuable insights and wisdom accessible to a new audience but also fostering a sense of inclusivity and cultural exchange.

Swahili-speaking individuals across Africa and beyond will gain access to the profound guidance and life-changing experiences your book offers.

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Our Latest Testimonial:

Kimmie, W.

Karen and her team are wonderful translators to work with. They are very professional in their demeanor, as well as in their work. They are always able to meet our deadlines. I would highly recommend this company to anyone.

Alison, C.

In my experience of working with KWS Translations for Swahili services, I found their work to be very thorough and all deliveries were made to me either on-time or early.

Hanna, G.

KWS did for us a localization quality assurance review for a Swahili website. They did a great job, are very responsive to emails and extremely nice people to work with. I would surely consider them for future projects.

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ABOUT US

KWS language Services was created in response to the glaring need for quality, affordable and convenient means of learning Swahili in the United States.In the recent years due to the rapidly changing geo-political conditions, there has been an influx of Swahili speaking refugees, among others, to the Western World.

As a result, thousands of volunteers have signed up to work among the refugees. KWS language services founder creator Karen Wanjiru Stringer, and her husband Scott have been working within the refugee communities in their home city of St. Louis, for about a decade now.

As a volunteer, she noticed that most English-speaking volunteers were struggling to find resources to help them learn Swahili. Using her experience as a native Swahili speaker, a college professor and an avid language learner herself, Karen set out to create a service that would combine both quality and affordability into a convenient program that could be taken at one's own pace and translation services that would help these refugees better understand services that were being offered to them.

This platform would become KWS Language services which consists of two entities: KWS translations and LSN: SWAHILI for Hearts on a mission. Because of our origins, using language as a means of service to our fellow humans, is always at the heart of everything we do. and it is our hope that we will find an opportunity to colloborate.

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