FEDERATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS OF ZAMBIA

Federation of sign language interpreters and Translators of Zambia (FSLITZ) is the mother body of professional sign language interpreters and Translators in Zambia which aims to provide professional interpreter services to deaf people. It also sets the standards of professionalism, ethics, and interpreter training and regulates sign language interpreters. FSLITZ also supports the development of the interpreter training curriculum in Zambia and offers training and mentorship to sign language interpreters. From its founding, FSLITZ has continued to work with the deaf community and organizations. Some of its partners are Give Back to Community Zambia (GBCZ), Zambia Deaf Society (ZDS), Zambia Deaf Youth and Women (ZDYW), Sign Language Channel of Zambia (SLCZ), etc. FSLITZ has been providing interpreter services in a variety of settings such as hospitals, police, court, television programs, colleges and universities, conferences,  workshops, funerals, weddings, and other live and virtual events using interfaces such as Zoom and WhatsApp video, etc. FSLITZ core values include efficiency, transparency, trustworthiness, competence, professionalism. These values have seen timely and efficient project implementation and conclusion, establishing lasting relationships with its partners locally and internationally