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Karo Language Development Institute

Keeping the Karo
Language Alive.

Enriching the language, culture, and identity of the Karo people — through education, technology, and community.

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500+ supporters worldwide 12 Scholars supported Karo community, South Sudan

Why We Exist

Our Mission

The Karo Language Development Institute is dedicated to preserving, revitalising, and promoting the Karo language and cultural heritage through education, research, and community engagement.

Language Education

Comprehensive programmes to teach and learn the Karo language, from basic to advanced levels.

Cultural Preservation

Documenting and preserving traditional stories, customs, and cultural practices for future generations.

Community Outreach

Engaging local communities to actively participate in language revitalisation and cultural continuity.

Our Ambition

KALDI's Ambition & Anticipated Impact

To be a game-changer by taking the Karo Language to classrooms, homes, and digital learning platforms, leveraging AI, intellectual contributions, and academic partnerships.

500K

Speakers by 2030

1M

Speakers by 2035

Karo Language Scholars

Provide scholarships for 12 scholars at well-established linguistics schools in recognised universities worldwide.

State-of-the-Art Resource Centre

Establish a dedicated centre for producing Karo Language teaching curricula, learning materials, and publishing.

Research & Documentation

Our Publications

Discover our research and documentation efforts in language preservation and cultural studies.

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Voices from the Community

Stories Worth Telling

Real people. Real impact. Hear directly from those whose lives the Karo language has touched.

"Learning Karo wasn't just about words — it was about understanding who I am. Hearing my grandmother's stories in her own language for the first time was something I'll never forget."

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Achol Kuol

Language Development Student, Juba

"I am one of the last fluent elder speakers in my village. I feared our songs and proverbs would disappear with me. KALDI gave me a team, a purpose, and a way to pass it on."

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Nande Karo

Elder Speaker & Oral Historian, Kapoeta

"As a teacher, I watched my students light up when they realised there are books, songs, and games in Karo. The Resource Centre made that possible."

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Deng Lual

Primary School Teacher, Torit

Your story matters

Has Karo touched your life?

We want to hear from you. Share your experience with the Karo language and let your voice become part of the living record.

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Join the Movement

Every Language Saved is a World Preserved

Join us in our mission to preserve the Karo language and culture. Your support today ensures these treasures survive for future generations.

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