Mursi also known as Dama or Merdu or Meritu or Murzi or Murzu is a vulnerable language spoken in Omo Valley in the southwestern part of Ethiopia.
Mursi Language
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The Future of Mursi Is In Our Hands
Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.
While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Mursi?
How do we explain quantum computing in Mursi?
What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?
Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in Mursi?
The Choice Is Yours
If not you, who will keep Mursi alive?
If not now, when will we start?
If not here, where will it happen?
This is our language. This is our responsibility.
Our Mission
We're building a living bridge between tradition and innovation - documenting and growing African languages for the digital age. Every word you contribute helps preserve our cultural heritage while preparing it for the future.
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