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Hello, I'm Virginia — a professional English-Swahili translator, editor, subtitler, and Virtual Assistant, passionate about clear communication and high-quality content. I hold a degree in Environmental Science and have spent the past nine years delivering accurate translation, skilled editing, transcription, subtitling, and content support services. Working between English (UK/US) and Swahili, I help businesses, researchers, and organizations bridge language gaps with natural, culturally accurate translations and polished documents. My translation work spans medical, pharmaceutical, financial, legal, marketing, and environmental sectors, ensuring technical accuracy and culturally appropriate messaging. I've worked with several companies, including, IQVIA, CLINIGMA, RefugePoint and many others. My writing and editing experience focuses on climate ventures and sustainability topics, producing articles and reports that are clear, engaging, and professionally polished. I also offer professional subtitling services for documentaries, podcasts, and interviews, creating accurate, well-timed captions that make your content accessible to wider audiences. To give you an idea of what I do, here are some of my recent projects: Areas covered in transcription: General business meetings Academic interviews Legal proceedings Medical research Zoom meetings and conferences Focus group interviews Typing handwritten legal documents and journals (EN) Translation - SWA to ENG transcription of market research studies in the medical field - ES-ITA translation of market research interviews - translation and proofreading of the web catalogue (EN-SWA) - translation of medical websites (EN-SWA) - translation and proofreading of social media texts and website (EN-SWA) - translation of a company's Articles of Association (IT-EN) - translation of a company's end of year accounts (SWA-EN) - translation of a series of trust documents (EN-SWA) Editing, Rewriting, and Proofreading (specializing in climate and sustainability content) Subtitling (for documentaries, podcasts, interviews) Virtual Assistance — document management, content editing, research, and administrative support Each project receives my full attention, linguistic expertise, and commitment to delivering flawless, audience-ready results. Whether you need natural-sounding translations, sharp, impactful articles, professional subtitles, or reliable VA support, I'm here to help. Let’s work together to bring clarity and quality to your projects. Samples of my work are available on request. Looking forward to working with you!

Are you looking for high-quality Somali–English translation, transcription, or editing done with precision, speed, and cultural accuracy? You’re in the right place. With over 15 years of experience working with international NGOs, refugee-led organizations, and development agencies, I bring professional language services that are clear, culturally appropriate, and ready for impact. What I Offer: ✅ Translation – English ↔ Somali (humanitarian, legal, health, education, business content) ✅ Transcription – Clean, time-coded, or verbatim (audio/video in Somali & English) ✅ Editing & Proofreading – Clear, error-free, and natural flow ✅ Content Writing – Articles, reports, scripts, donor communication & training manuals Why Clients Choose Me: 🌍 Deep understanding of NGO, refugee, and development contexts ⏱️ 100% on-time delivery — no delays, no excuses 🛠️ Tools: Trados, Subtitle Edit, Otter.ai, Google Workspace 🔒 Confidentiality guaranteed Let’s collaborate on your next project. Whether you need accurate Somali translations or a polished English report, I’ll make sure your message is understood exactly as intended. 📩 Message me today and let’s get started!

Let me ask you something. Are you tired of Somali translations that sound correct but feel unnatural to real speakers? Do you need someone you can trust with sensitive content, legal, medical, humanitarian, or interviews, where accuracy and meaning truly matter? Are you looking for someone who understands not just the words, but the people behind them? If yes, then you are in the right place. My name is Abdirahman Abdullahi Abdi, a native Somali linguist and the founder of Shufeyr Freelance Agency. I help clients communicate clearly across Somali and English, not just by translating words, but by preserving meaning, tone, and cultural context so your message feels natural, trusted, and ready to use. 🚀 WHAT I DO I provide professional language services where accuracy is critical: • Somali ↔ English Translation Legal documents, medical content, NGO reports, humanitarian materials, and official communication • Interpretation (Remote / On-demand) Medical, legal, and community interpretation with clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate communication • Subtitling and Captioning Clean, well-timed SRT subtitles for documentaries, interviews, YouTube, and courses • Transcription and Interview Translation Accurate transcription and translation of interviews, research recordings, and field data • Somali Language Analysis Political, media, and AI content, including tone, intent, and context evaluation • AI Language QA and Review Checking Somali outputs for naturalness, accuracy, and correctness 🌍 LANGUAGE STRENGTH I work across multiple Somali language variations and regional languages, including: • English • Somali Standard (Maxaa-tiri) • Somali (Maay Maay) • Swahili This allows me to handle diverse audiences and complex content with precision. 🌍 EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS TRUST I have worked with: • NGOs and humanitarian organizations • Media and documentary production teams • Legal professionals handling sensitive documents • Medical and community-based communication projects • Fintech and localization projects • AI and language data teams Some of my recent work includes: • Subtitling Somali documentaries with precise timing and readability • Translating humanitarian and refugee materials with cultural accuracy • Localizing fintech app content for Somali-speaking users • Translating and analyzing interviews for research and media teams • Supporting interpretation needs in community and professional settings 🧠 HOW I WORK I do not rush into translation or interpretation. I first understand: • who is speaking • who the audience is • what the message is meant to achieve This is what allows me to deliver work that feels natural, clear, and trustworthy. ✔ 100% human work, no AI-only output ✔ Strong understanding of dialects and cultural context ✔ Professional tools: Smartcat, Trados, MemoQ, Subtitle Edit ✔ Clear communication and reliable delivery ⭐ CLIENT FEEDBACK "Abdirahman is easy to work with, but more importantly, he has the brains and work ethic to deliver a great product. I've been very impressed with his abilities on my project and would recommend him to anyone!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We regularly work with Abdirahman on Somali and Swahili translation projects. He is a great freelancer to work with and always provides accurate and native translations." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It was a pleasure working with Abdi for the second time. We initially had a longer period project for translation support in Somali, I then followed up for another smaller project. I will be reaching out to work with Abdi again!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🤝 LET’S WORK TOGETHER If your project requires accuracy, clarity, and cultural understanding, I am here to help. Send me a message or invite me to your job, I respond quickly and I am happy to review your project or even provide a short sample before we start. Let’s make your message clear, natural, and impactful.

I’m an experienced Kenyan English to Swahili translator and vice versa with over 5 years experience providing accurate and efficient translations in different specialized fields. I have a strong command of Swahili language as a native speaker familiar with the grammar rules and cultural nuances. I also provide two-step proofreading and spellchecking process to ensure that the translated documents are of the highest quality. I will also be available to answer any follow up questions that you may have regarding the translations I provide. I guarantee to deliver on: • Accurate translations from English to Swahili. • Ensure Accuracy and cultural relevance in translations. • Proofreading of the translated documents. • Being available to help with the following up questions/rephrasing. Send an invitation, message or set up a call so we can talk about your project and how I can support you succeed.

Having established a strong educational foundation, I successfully completed the four-year Kenya High School program with a solid grade of B in the National Exam. I’m trilingual in English, Somali, and Swahili, which allows me to deliver accurate and culturally sensitive translations. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Kenyatta University, where I’m building advanced knowledge in health communication, research, and community engagement. Alongside my studies, I work part-time as a freelance translator and interpreter, providing reliable language support for clients and remote customer service projects. I have developed strong translation and communication skills, and I take pride in producing clear, natural, and context-appropriate work. I’m passionate about helping clients bridge language gaps and am eager to take on new opportunities in translation, virtual office assistance and related fields.

I am a professional medical and multilingual translator specializing in English, French, and Lingala. I help businesses, healthcare organizations, and individuals communicate clearly and accurately across languages, especially in medical, healthcare, and general professional content. My goal is to ensure that your message is not only translated, but fully understood by your target audience in the right cultural and professional context. With a background as a medical doctor and experience working in both healthcare and translation, I understand complex medical terminology and the importance of precision in sensitive content. I work on medical documents, patient information, reports, certificates, websites, and general content requiring accurate and natural translation between English, French, and Lingala. I focus on delivering translations that are accurate, culturally appropriate, and easy to read, while maintaining the original meaning and tone. I also ensure clear communication throughout every project to guarantee results that meet client expectations. My goal is to provide reliable, high-quality translation services and build long-term professional relationships based on trust and consistency.