Since 1992 Critical Link has championed community interpreters, setting standards, driving research, and advocating for the profession.
Who We Are
Critical Link International - a non-profit organization - has been at the forefront advancing community interpreting in social, legal, and healthcare settings.
What We Do
We promote interpreting excellence through ongoing education and empowering professionals to enhance their skills.
How We Do It
Powered by dedicated volunteers, the CLI Board and committees foster collaboration across sectors, uniting professionals through conferences and projects.
Our Partners & Sponsors
Help support CLI while gaining exposure by having your logo on our site with a direct link back to your organization’s website. For a nominal annual fee, you can connect further with an international family of community interpreters.
Invitation to Global Members and Partners
As the global organization dedicated to community interpreting, CLI is committed to promoting the free exchange of information and research, fostering the growth of studies in the field, and increasing the visibility of academic activities and contributions internationally.
News & Updates
Open Letter to the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
On behalf of the major translator and interpreter associations worldwide, advocacy organizations, and academia, we are voicing our deep concern for the safety of our
Critical Link International and MITIO Announce Free Remote Interpreting Course
Critical Link International (CLI) is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with the Medical Interpreting and Translation Institute Online (MITIO), an international educational
Critical Link International Announces New Board of Directors
Click here to see or share original Press Release Critical Link International (CLI) is pleased to announce the new Board of Directors. This new board