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Draft:Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI)

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Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) Introduction The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to language documentation, preservation, and multilingual education in northern Pakistan. Established in 2002, FLI serves as a resource center for various language communities, supporting efforts to safeguard linguistic and cultural heritage. History & Background FLI was founded in 2002, in Peshawar with the title Frontier Language Institute to address the lack of institutional support for indigenous and minority languages spoken in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Later, in 2009, the organization moved to Islamabad to cover languages spoken in Pakistan’s mountainous northern regions. The organization got its registration with relevant government institutions and became Forum for Language Initiatives. The organization works closely with local communities to document languages, develop literacy programs, and promote mother-tongue-based education. Mission & Objectives FLI’s mission is to empower language communities by: - Providing training and mentorship for language documentation. - Supporting multilingual education initiatives. - Advocating for language rights and policy development. - Facilitating research and publication in regional languages.

Key Projects & Initiatives - Mother-Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) – Programs designed to help children transition smoothly into formal education. - Language Documentation & Research – Supporting communities in preserving oral traditions, poetry, and folk tales. - Capacity Building – Training individuals in linguistic analysis, curriculum development, and advocacy. - Community Engagement – Collaborating with local organizations to strengthen language preservation efforts.

Impact & Recognition FLI has played a vital role in preserving endangered languages, influencing government policies on language education, and fostering community-driven literacy programs. }}

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{{[1]}} {{cite book [[|Lunsford|Wayne A |Torwali Grammar and Typology|2025|Forum for Language Initiatives|Islamabad-Pakistan| 969-9437-55-7]]}} {{cite book[[|Akhunzada|Fakhruddin|Chitral's Languages; Past, Present and Future|چترال کی زبانیں؛ ماضی، حال، مستقبل|2024|Forum for Language Initiatives|Islamabad-Pakistan]]}} {{cite news[[|Literary Notes: A survey of languages spoken in and around Chitral|Parekh|Rauf|Dawn|December 02,2024|https://www.dawn.com/news/1876135]]}}

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