Community-Led Language Preservation

Build and Preserve Indigenous Language Together

Nunukragang is a community-powered initiative creating accessible digital resources for indigenous languages in Borneo, including a living online dictionary for learners, speakers, and future generations.

Nunukragang online dictionary displayed on a smartphone

What We Do

We design practical, community-driven tools to support language preservation.

Online Dictionary Platform

Access an evolving bilingual dictionary contributed to and moderated by native speakers for clarity, relevance, and authenticity.

Community Contributions

Members contribute definitions, translations, and cultural context, helping preserve language nuances that matter.

Multiple Bahasa & Dialect Options

Explore dialects including Lotud and Kimaragang to better understand linguistic diversity and local identity.

Volunteer Opportunities

Open to everyone regardless of background. Native language fluency is welcome, but not always required. Some roles may include an allowance based on activity and available project funding.

Where You Can Help

Contribute Your Time, Skills, and Voice

Whether you are a student, professional, or community elder, your support helps preserve language and culture for future generations.

Join as a Volunteer

Language Moderators

Review and improve dictionary entries so definitions stay clear, accurate, and culturally respectful.

Program Coordinator

Coordinate volunteer activities, including village trips across Sabah, to collect vocabulary, oral histories, and everyday expressions from local speakers.

Digital Contributors

Support proofreading, data entry, and content organisation to keep the dictionary growing and easy to use.

Social Media Manager

Manage social media platforms by planning, creating, and posting content to share volunteer activities and promote indigenous language awareness.

Sponsorship

Support language preservation in Sabah by sponsoring platform development, community outreach, and field activities.

Contact

Want to collaborate or learn more? We would love to hear from you.