Translate your church service into Dari or Pashto
دری / پښتو
Dari (Afghan Persian) and Pashto are the two official languages of Afghanistan and the heart languages of Afghan diaspora communities worldwide. Afghan Christians — many of whom came to faith after leaving Afghanistan — represent one of the fastest-growing diaspora church communities in the UK, US, Germany, and Scandinavia. Voco translates your live sermon into Dari or Pashto in real time, with full right-to-left text display.
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The Dari / Pashto-speaking diaspora
Afghan refugees and asylum seekers have settled across the UK, with particularly significant communities in Leicester, Birmingham, London, Manchester, and Glasgow. Following the Taliban's return to power in 2021, a significant number of Afghans were evacuated to the UK, many of whom are engaging with Christianity for the first time or arriving as already-professing believers. Afghan-background Christians face particular vulnerability, and church is often both a spiritual anchor and a practical community. In the US, Afghan communities are present in Fremont CA, Arlington VA, San Jose, and Houston.
Bible availability in Dari / Pashto
Both Dari and Pashto Bibles are available through Biblica and other Bible organisations. Dari shares significant vocabulary with Farsi (Persian) and many Dari-speaking believers are familiar with Farsi Christian resources. Pashto has its own distinct Bible translation (Da Pashto Injil). Both languages are supported in Voco.
Script and display notes
Both Dari and Pashto are written in modified Arabic/Perso-Arabic scripts, reading right-to-left. Voco's attendee reader fully supports RTL text display for both languages.
Using Voco for Dari / Pashto church translation
Afghan-background Christians in the UK typically attend mainstream evangelical, charismatic, or international churches — often as the only Afghan-background believers in the room. Pastoral sensitivity is important, as many face legal, family, and safety pressures related to their faith. Live translation into Dari or Pashto means they can engage fully with the teaching, reducing the isolation that can otherwise mark their church experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dari available in Voco?
Yes — Dari is a supported language. It is closely related to Farsi/Persian and has strong translation quality.
Is Pashto available in Voco?
Yes — Pashto is a supported language in Voco.
Can we run Dari and Pashto simultaneously for an Afghan congregation with both language backgrounds?
Yes. Both can be active as separate translation channels in the same service — each attendee selects the language they read most naturally.
Are the RTL scripts displayed correctly?
Yes. Voco's attendee reader fully supports right-to-left text rendering for both Dari and Pashto.
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