Here are some links that you can read to find out more and how to support:

1. elararchive.org/dk0247/

2. academia.edu/341222/A_Ske...

3. savecultureethiopia.com

Firstly, before we get into these links, here are some ways that we've found to be helpful to support the Ongota language:

6. Reflect and Reconnect
Even if you never visit Ethiopia, preserving Ongota begins with valuing the diversity of human expression.

Every time we protect a language, we protect a worldview and affirm that no culture is too small to matter.

5. Advocate for Digital Preservation
Technology can be a lifeline for endangered languages.

Share, archive, or help subtitle existing Ongota recordings; support repositories; or participate in global translation initiatives that make these resources available to everyone.

4. Promote Linguistic Diversity in Education
Teachers, language learners, and content creators can highlight the value of smaller languages in their materials.

Encouraging curiosity about lesser-known tongues helps normalise the idea that every language is worth studying.

3. Encourage Inclusive Research
Academic interest often follows awareness.

Support initiatives that push for collaborative fieldwork, where linguists partner directly with Ongota speakers and local Ethiopian researchers to document the language ethically and comprehensively.

2. Amplify Awareness
Simply learning about Ongota matters. Write about it, post it, discuss it in classrooms or language forums.

The more visibility Ongota gains, the greater the pressure for cultural and academic institutions to prioritise its preservation.

1. Support Language Documentation Projects
Organisations such as the Endangered Languages Project, ELAR, and DoBeS actively collect and preserve materials.

Donating, sharing their work, or volunteering remotely helps keep projects like Ongota documentation alive and accessible.

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More opportunities than some may realise!

1️⃣ Shadow native radio shows – repeat every word in real time to mimic rhythm and accent.

2️⃣ Create “word neighbours” – link each new word to a sound‑alike or visual cue in your language.

3️⃣ Flip subtitles – watch with only target‑language subtitles, even for shows in your own language.

So, for most people, this wouldn't be necessary, but for those who want to a new hobby or need it for your career.

Here are three tips to learn a new language - ones you haven't heard before: 👇🏼

However, if you travel, speak to people from different cultures and countries, or work in specific sectors.

Then the answer would be different.

You need a learn a language.

And that second sentence is vital.

As you said, it won't solve all your problems. But you'll get a lot closer with the shared language.