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
9th International Congress on Translation and Interpreting in Public Services
March 11-13, 2026 University of Alcalá (Madrid) In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, Public Service Translation and Interpreting (PSIT) faces unprecedented challenges. The 9th International PSIT
Faculty and Community Seminar on Interpreting Studies and Practice – University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst Access these important webinars offered by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “Funded by the Five College Consortium, this seminar aims at
7th International Conference on Public Services Interpreting and Translation (PSIT7): The Human Factor in PSIT
7th International Conference on Public Services Interpreting and Translation (PSIT7): The Human Factor in PSIT The FITISPos Group, committed since its beginning to the challenges posed by