2011 to 2015
A social network for everyone
Built-in translation and a speech synthesiser, so that neither language nor eyesight stood in the way.
Everyone deserved to share their thoughts with the world, whatever their language, culture or eyesight.
Themultilife was founded in 2011 to connect people regardless of language or visual ability. Its translation tools let members converse across languages, and its speech synthesiser read the network aloud for people with impaired vision, years before the major platforms offered the same. On 14 April 2012, BBC Click featured it for this approach to global communication.
Four years
2011
Founded with the aim of connecting everyone, regardless of language or visual ability, with translation and a speech synthesiser built in from the start.
2012
Featured on BBC Click on 14 April for its work on breaking down communication barriers.
2013
Thousands of members worldwide made friendships across borders and joined conversations regardless of their native language.
2014
A cultural bridge: members gained insight into other societies and a more global outlook, the idea of the global village in practice.
2015
After four years, Themultilife concluded its mission.
Translation and a speech synthesiser
Global connection
Connected people across continents and cultures.
Translation
Real-time translation for conversations across languages.
An inclusive community
A place where everyone could join global conversations.
Accessibility
A speech synthesiser for people with impaired vision, years ahead of the major platforms.