I take the repercussions of my work seriously. For this reason I decided, early on in my career, to only translate material with which I felt confortable. I have no hesitation in admitting that being able to take this stance places me firmly in a privileged minority. For several years I was actively involved and worked for an international Charity organization: many of the people I came in contact with did not have this liberty. We can choose to drink FairTrade tea, take our paper and our glass to the recycle bin, give donations to Oxfam or TearFund, support Jubilee 2000, eat organics and feel smug to the core to "have done our bit". Yet, this is a privilege we share with a frightening small minority in the world, and we must be aware of it. These actions are good, but the story must not end there.

"You need to have convictions or you can't live. And you need to practice your convictions or you cannot live with yourself"

An ethical approach to business goes much further than token gestures. It has ramifications that extend well into our private life. I am not able to separate my professional life from my Christian beliefs. For this reason I will not translate material which advocates violence, exploitation of the poor and the vulnerable, or that is at odds with the basic tenets of respect and care for all human beings and the earth.

For these reasons, I will endeavour to always treat you, my clients, with integrity, correctly, honestly, honourably and sincerely. If I promise, I will do all that I can to fulfill my promise, and will let you know as soon as possible if real force majoure prevents me.

Words you can rely on does not only refer to my translations. It is the underlying essence of my relation with my clients: Honest, straightforward and trustworthy.

If you have any questions, comments, want to explore these issues more in depth, are curious about the postage stamp-size pictures on the right, do not hesitate to contact me. All inquiries are generally answered within 24 hours.

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