In 2012, we are celebrating the Golden Jubilee anniversary of GILLBT, which was established in 1962.

To commemorate the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of the past, and how we define the way forward, we have organised a series of events:

[Pictured at left:  Honorable Moses Magbenba congratulates Mary Steele on her years of service.]

Literacy, Education and Development

Traditional dancers at GILLBT's Golden Jubilee launch in Tamale

6-8 February 2012
John Agama Hall, GILLBT Training Centre, Kanvilli, Tamale
Organised with the University for Development Studies and their annual Harmattan School, this conference addressed the question of meeting the Millennium Development Goals for education, including the crucial role of language.

Launch of 50th Anniversary celebrations

14 February 2012
John Agama Hall, GILLBT Training Centre, Kanvilli, Tamale
The Regional Minister for the Northern Region, the Honorable Moses Magbenba, launched the celebrations in a festive ceremony that included traditional dancers; congratulations from Mundara Muturi, Africa Director for Wycliffe Global Alliance; and a word from Mary Steele who has served the peoples of Ghana through GILLBT for many years.

Language, Culture and Development

GILLBT's 50th anniversary cloth

12-14 April 2012
J H Nketia Conference Hall, Institute of African Studies, Legon
Hosted jointly by the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana and GILLBT to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of our collaboration in language development. The conference will explore the connections between language, culture and development.

Wycliffe Global Alliance Missiological Consultation

18-19 September 2012
The Great Hall, University of Ghana, Legon

The state of Bible Translation in Africa

20-22 September 2012
The Great Hall, University of Ghana, Legon
This conference addresses a different aspect of the topic each day, including: the impact of Bible translation in Ghana and in Africa; the state of Bible translation in Ghana and future directions; and ends with the state of Bible translation in Africa.

For more information, contact Alex Dotse at: 
church_gillbt@sil.org or 0243 56 53 81.