Workshops and shorter courses are offered in many other countries taught by linguists and other specialists. Graduates of SIL training are working on six continents, partnering in their work with many different organizations. SIL is a diverse and widespread organization. It has many hundreds of members from 41 nations serving in over 50 nations. Its people adopt unique cooperative approaches that respond to the specific needs of each host country.
Environments are different, needs are different and national host government wishes are different.
SIL members, no matter from which country they originate, have a common motivation. They are unified by a belief that every person is created in the image of God and has value and dignity. They seek to build partnerships for development through service in linguistics, translation, literacy, language survey, practical and community help, training, and anthropological study. In all such endeavors understanding and respect are the basis, whether working in local communities or at national levels. Resources for the work of SIL are provided primarily by the various affiliated organizations of Wycliffe Bible Translators International in various parts of the world.