Etiopía

Amhara 28,476,000 hab.

R o p3

100293

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

North central, Amhara region; Addis Ababa.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Amhara, Ethiopian

Category

3

R o l3

amh

Primary language name

Amharic

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1829-1988

Portions year

1824-1988

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

1

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10294.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

20

Longitude

38.746334

Latitude

9.027538

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

97.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Amhara

Percent christian p g a c

96.621

Percent evangelical

1.126

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.172

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

2

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

29270000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10294.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10294.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10294.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10294/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10294.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1840-2014

Oromo, Tulema / Selale 10,298,000 hab.

R o p3

110261

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Widespread.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Tulema / Selale

Category

3

R o l3

gaz

Primary language name

Oromo, West Central

Primary language dialect

Central Oromo

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1876-1995

Portions year

1841-1981

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15624.jpg

Photo credits

CharlesFred - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

36.657620

Latitude

7.847897

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

85.000

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Tulema / Selale Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

84.818

Percent evangelical

15.000

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

15.025

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

5

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

10352000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15624/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15624.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://flickr.com/photos/charlesfred/109257965

Bible year

1899-2023

Oromo, Wellega / Mecha 9,366,000 hab.

R o p3

105969

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Widespread.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Wellega / Mecha

Category

3

R o l3

gaz

Primary language name

Oromo, West Central

Primary language dialect

Western Oromo

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1876-1995

Portions year

1841-1981

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15838.jpg

Photo credits

CharlesFred - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

37.542193

Latitude

6.646213

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

82.000

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Wellega / Mecha Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

81.169

Percent evangelical

44.399

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

43.845

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

8

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

9493000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15838.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15838.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15838.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15838/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15838.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://flickr.com/photos/charlesfred/109257640

Bible year

1899-2023

Somali 8,796,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109392

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Mainly, Somali and Oromia regions; areas in Afar and Dire Dawa regions.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

287

R o p2

C0198

People cluster

Somali

Peop name across countries

Somali

Category

2

R o l3

som

Primary language name

Somali

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1972-1976

Portions year

1915-1935

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

99.648977

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

Y

Photo address

p14983.jpg

Photo credits

MarosMatousek - Shutterstock

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

27

Longitude

43.554650

Latitude

6.974580

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.351

Percent christian p c

0.471

Natural name

Somali

Natural pronunciation

soh-MAH-lee

Percent christian p g a c

0.162

Percent evangelical

0.224

Percent evangelical p c

0.202

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.104

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

29713100

Frontier

N

Map address

m14983_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

Y

Nomadic type description

Agro-Pastoralists

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14983_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14983_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14983/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14983.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Somalis scatter their population across the Horn of Africa, but many live in Ethiopia. In this neighboring country, they mostly live in the SRS (Somali Regional State), which borders their homeland. However, deep grievances over uncounted atrocities that continue between Ethiopians and Somalis remain embedded in their culture. The SRS contrasts greatly from other Ethiopian states in its different language, segregated social system and justice efforts.

Obstacles

Christianity can be associated with Ethiopia, where Orthodox Christianity is the dominant religion. At times, Ethiopian Somalis have suffered human rights abuses by Ethiopian forces, so they have resisted Christian teaching.

How reach

Being that the entire Bible and many Christian resources have been translated into Somali, experts in reconciliation and a deep understanding of East African issues can introduce Christian thought and strategies for forgiveness and healing.

Pray for p g

A mere handful of Christian Somalis live in the SRS. Pray that they would allow Christ to show his forgiveness for oppressors through them, and that they would lead a movement for him in the SRS and beyond. Pray for loving and culturally sensitive workers to be thrust out to the Somalis. Pray for spiritual openness that would lead to a Disciple Making Movement for Somalis in Ethiopia and Somalia.

N t online

Y

Bible year

1979-2008

Tigray, Tigrinya 8,533,000 hab.

R o p3

110050

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Tigray region border areas; Amhara and Afar regions.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Tigray, Tigrinya

Category

1

R o l3

tir

Primary language name

Tigrigna

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1909-1991

Portions year

1866

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

3.000000

P c non religious

1

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15481.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

19

Longitude

38.382440

Latitude

13.782390

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

96.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Tigray

Percent christian p g a c

95.841

Percent evangelical

0.050

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.857

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

10518900

Frontier

N

Map address

m15481_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15481_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15481_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15481/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15481.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/17401080672/

Bible year

1956-2001

Oromo, Hararghe 8,501,000 hab.

R o p3

104113

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

North Bale zone, east and west Hararghe zone

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Hararghe

Category

1

R o l3

hae

Primary language name

Oromo, Eastern

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

2005

Portions year

1870-1966

J p scale

2

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

2

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

79.749673

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12286.jpg

Photo credits

Link Up Africa

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

41.474100

Latitude

8.724570

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

5.000

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Hararghe Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

5.000

Percent evangelical

0.050

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.050

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

15

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

8501000

Frontier

N

Map address

m12286.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission

Map credit u r l

https://www.cartomission.com

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12286.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12286.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12286/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12286.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Minimally Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-2.png

Summary

The Hararghe Oromo are the descendants of the Barentu confederacy that moved toward the east of the Ganale River during the Oromo migration of the 16th century. They consist of the Ittu, Ania, Ala, Nole, Jarso, and Babile tribes. The Hararghe Oromo are a friendly and hospitable people. They are farmers and they also have livestock. They were able to occupy the land of the Harar uplands where they came in contact with the Somali and the Harar city-state. Many of the Hararghe Oromo were converted to Islam through the influence of the Harar city-state, which also became instrumental in spreading Islam to all other southern parts of Ethiopia.

Obstacles

The Hararghe Oromo have been Muslims for hundreds of years. Islam is part of their identity as a people.

How reach

The few believers that are from among the people have left their community to join the Christian communities from other people groups. Pray they would be burdened with the spiritual need of the people they have left behind.

Pray for church

There is a small but growing body of Christian believers among the Hararghe. Pray they will be given a vision to take the message of Christ to all of their own people.

Pray for p g

Please pray the Lord will draw increasing numbers of the Hararghe people to himself. Pray for reproducing church planting movements to occur, so that all of the people can hear the way to eternal life.

N t online

Y

Bible year

Yes

Oromo, Arsi 7,623,000 hab.

R o p3

114842

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

South Oromia region; Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region; Amhara, Afar, and Somali regions.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Arsi

Category

3

R o l3

gax

Primary language name

Oromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji

Primary language dialect

Arusi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

82.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19652.jpg

Photo credits

International Mission Board-SBC - Erik Laursen

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

39.520543

Latitude

7.875798

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

10.000

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Arsi Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

10.000

Percent evangelical

3.800

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.800

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

8

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

7623000

Frontier

N

Map address

m00309.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m00309.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19652/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19652.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://peoplegroups.org/explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=11549

Bible year

1967-2024

Amhara, Wollo 7,127,000 hab.

R o p3

110647

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

North central, Amhara region; Addis Ababa

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Amhara, Wollo

Category

3

R o l3

amh

Primary language name

Amharic

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1829-1988

Portions year

1824-1988

J p scale

2

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

2

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

20.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15840.jpg

Photo credits

Kerry Olson

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

39.633048

Latitude

11.141573

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

50.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Wollo Amhara

Natural pronunciation

WOHL-loh ahm-HAR-ah

Percent christian p g a c

50.000

Percent evangelical

0.200

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.200

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

30

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

7127000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15840_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15840_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15840_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15840/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15840.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Minimally Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-2.png

Summary

The Oromo people were once united in dialect and religion. Today, however, they are divided into subgroups with individual dialects and religious practices. The Wollo Amhara are among the least known of the Oromo peoples in Ethiopia.

Obstacles

Like many of the Oromo groups, the majority of the Wollo Amhara are Muslim. When confronted with a need or crisis, they also seek help from traditional religion. Very few have chosen to follow Jesus, and it is unacceptable in their community to do so.

How reach

There are nearby Christians. These believers are in a good position to share the gospel and make disciples.

Pray for church

Pray for Wollo Amhara Christian believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit and ready to disciple others who want to find their way to true holiness.

Pray for p g

Pray for the Wollo Amhara to have the opportunity to hear and respond to the good news of Christ. Ask the Lord to soften their hearts and open their blind eyes. Pray for Oromo believers to be bold and loving in proclaiming their faith to the Wollo. Pray for a church planting movement to arise and grow rapidly throughout this people group.

N t online

Y

Bible year

1840-2014

Sidama 5,846,000 hab.

R o p3

108499

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

South central, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: northeast of Lake Abaya; Oromia region: southeast of Lake Awasa.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Sidama

Category

1

R o l3

sid

Primary language name

Sidaama

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1990

Portions year

1933-2007

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

2.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14630.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.395340

Latitude

6.728000

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

95.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Sidama

Percent christian p g a c

95.000

Percent evangelical

86.116

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

86.116

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

3

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

5846000

Frontier

N

Map address

m14630_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14630_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14630_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14630/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14630.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2015

Oromo, Jima 4,403,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

103355

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Widespread.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Jima

Category

3

R o l3

gaz

Primary language name

Oromo, West Central

Primary language dialect

Jimma

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1876-1995

Portions year

1841-1981

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

96.999319

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19653.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.595132

Latitude

7.195491

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.000

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Jima Oromo

Natural pronunciation

JEE-mah uh-ROH-moh

Percent christian p g a c

2.000

Percent evangelical

1.300

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.300

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

1

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

4403000

Frontier

N

Map address

m19653_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19653_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19653_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19653/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19653.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The various Oromo people groups are the largest, most widely dispersed groups in Ethiopia. Composed of approximately a dozen tribal clusters including the Jima, these peoples prefer just the term "Oromo" when speaking of themselves. One basic value of the Oromo is tokuma, meaning group identity. The religious, social, political and economic life of the Oromo revolves around this. Most Oromo groups are Muslim, but there are some Christians among certain subgroups.

Obstacles

The Oromo are strongly tied to a group identity. Due to this "tokuma", missionaries can find it hard to convince them to give Christ a chance, as most of them are not willing to run the risk of being ostracized.

How reach

Missionaries with electrical engineering backgrounds can build water electricity generators, etc. Doctors and those with science backgrounds can assist in water purification projects and help with medical needs. Veterinarians can help with their livestock.

Pray for church

Pray that Jima Oromo believers would have strength in the Holy Spirit to stay firm in their faith.

Pray for p g

Pray the Oromo tribes of Ethiopia would be able to provide improved education for their children, and for a rising standard of living. Pray for a movement to Christ among the Jima Oromo people.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/10031115523

Bible year

1899-2023

Wolaitta 3,364,000 hab.

R o p3

110640

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Wolaytta zone, Lake Abaya area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Wolaitta

Category

1

R o l3

wal

Primary language name

Wolaytta

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1981-2010

Portions year

1934-1943

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15835.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.671020

Latitude

6.727430

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

98.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Wolaitta

Percent christian p g a c

98.000

Percent evangelical

71.084

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

71.084

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

2

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

3364000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15835.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

UN

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15835.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15835.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15835/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15835.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/40761953192

Bible year

2002-2003

Hadiyya 2,531,000 hab.

R o p3

103629

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Gurage, Kambaata, and Hadiyya zones, between Omo and Billate rivers, Hosaina town area; Oromia region: east Shewa zone.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Hadiyya

Category

1

R o l3

hdy

Primary language name

Hadiyya

Primary language dialect

Soro

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1992-1993

Portions year

1935

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12028.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.747230

Latitude

7.488710

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

89.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Hadiyya

Percent christian p g a c

89.000

Percent evangelical

75.825

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

75.825

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

1

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

2531000

Frontier

N

Map address

m12028_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12028_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12028_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12028/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12028.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2022

Oromo, Bale 2,521,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

118358

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Bale

Category

3

R o l3

gax

Primary language name

Oromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

88.497664

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p21551.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

40.308862

Latitude

6.760647

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.502

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Bale Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

1.502

Percent evangelical

0.072

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.072

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

2521000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21551/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p21551.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Even though the Oromo make the majority population of Ethiopia, they have a secondary status beneath the peoples who live north of Oromia. The official language of Ethiopia is Amharic even though many more Ethiopians speak an Oromo language. Many Oromo spurn the central Ethiopian government, which is made up of non-Oromo people. The Oromo peoples are primarily Muslim while nearby groups in Ethiopia are mainly Orthodox Christians. Unrest and violence have marked the Oromo, notably the Bale Oromo people, in recent decades. Also, thousands of Somali refugees have fled to Bale Oromo land trying to escape violence in Somalia. This taxes their limited resources.

Obstacles

Although a complete Bible is available in Oromo, most Bale Oromo are illiterate. Only 11% of the Bale Oromo have electricity according to a recent survey.

How reach

Christian workers can aid famers and pastoralists who suffer from frequent drought and famine. Their main form of transportation is the horse. Couples have many children, but many do not live past the age of five due to the lack of modern medicine. Surviv

Pray for church

Pray the Lord sends medical workers and teachers to the Bale Oromo. Pray that a strong movement to Jesus will bring entire Bale Oromo families and communities into a rich experience of God's blessings.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/11414712184/

Bible year

1967-2024

Afar 2,366,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

102419

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Eastern lowlands, Afar, Amhara, and Somali regions.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

104

R o p2

C0005

People cluster

Afar

Peop name across countries

Afar

Category

1

R o l3

aar

Primary language name

Afar

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1994

Portions year

1975-1986

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

3

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

99.097057

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11486.jpg

Photo credits

manothegreek

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

40.855200

Latitude

11.674850

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.902

Percent christian p c

3.687

Natural name

Afar

Natural pronunciation

AH-far

Percent christian p g a c

0.725

Percent evangelical

0.011

Percent evangelical p c

0.033

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.010

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

3040000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11486_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

Y

Nomadic type description

Agro-Pastoralists

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11486_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11486_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11486/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11486.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Afar claim to be descendants of Ham, Noah's son. The Afar who live in the desert inhabit one of the most rugged regions in the world, known as the Afar Plain or the Danakil Desert. Most of the Afar are nomads who herd sheep, goats, cattle, and camels. A man's wealth is measured by the size of his herds. Rural Afar live in camps surrounded by thorn barricades, which protect them from the attacks of wild animals or enemy tribesmen. They are Muslim, but many hold to pre-Islamic beliefs and customs. They believe that certain trees and groves have sacred powers. Spirits of the dead are believed to be very powerful.

Obstacles

To follow Jesus among the Afar is to risk losing status in the community, as well as possibly losing family and friends. These are serious losses.

How reach

Ethiopia has many Christians, in various tribes. Perhaps some will remember to carry the good news of Jesus to the Afar. Pray to that end.

Pray for church

Pray the few followers of Jesus among the Afar will find each other, and faithfully fellowship together. Pray they will grow in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and grow in numbers. Pray they will be excellent witnesses for the Lord's goodness among family and friends.

Pray for p g

Pray the Afar community will be able to prepare their children for the rapidly changing conditions of the 21st century. Pray for the availability of good schools, and that parents will make schooling high priority for their children.

N t online

Y

Bible year

2013-2023

Gamo 2,182,000 hab.

R o p3

103177

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Gamo-Gofa zone..

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Gamo

Category

3

R o l3

gmv

Primary language name

Gamo

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

2009-2017

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

2

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11814.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.146320

Latitude

6.582504

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

85.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Gamo

Percent christian p g a c

85.000

Percent evangelical

49.136

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

49.136

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

3

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

2182000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11814_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11814_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11814_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11814/ET

People group photo u r l

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Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2018

Oromo, Guji 2,152,000 hab.

R o p3

114843

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

South Oromia region; Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region; Amhara, Afar, and Somali regions.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Guji

Category

3

R o l3

gax

Primary language name

Oromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji

Primary language dialect

Guji

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

5.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19648.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

39.443873

Latitude

6.053719

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

70.000

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Guji Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

70.000

Percent evangelical

56.000

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

56.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

25

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

2152000

Frontier

N

Map address

m00309.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m00309.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19648/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19648.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1967-2024

Gedeo 1,945,000 hab.

R o p3

102452

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ and Oromia regions: central highland area, southwest of Dilla and east of Lake Abaya.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Gedeo

Category

1

R o l3

drs

Primary language name

Gedeo

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1986-1987

Portions year

1980

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

13.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11504.jpg

Photo credits

Steve Evans - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.211130

Latitude

6.187120

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

85.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Gedeo

Percent christian p g a c

85.000

Percent evangelical

77.935

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

77.935

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

2

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

1945000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11504.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-NC 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11504.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11504.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11504/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11504.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Photo credit u r l

https://flickr.com/photos/babasteve/2367324483

Bible year

2024

Silt'e 1,854,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

102817

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

South of Addis Ababa 150km, Silte administrative zone, Werabey Town

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Silt'e

Category

1

R o l3

stv

Primary language name

Silt'e

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

95.992842

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11677.jpg

Photo credits

Kerry Olson

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.193650

Latitude

7.791330

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.007

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Silt'e

Natural pronunciation

SIL-tuh-ay

Percent christian p g a c

2.007

Percent evangelical

0.097

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.097

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

2

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

1854000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11677_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11677_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11677_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11677/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11677.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

A considerable number of Silt'e live in Addis Ababa, Adama and other cities and smaller urban centers of southern Ethiopia where they make a living as merchants or shopkeepers. They also have their own administrative unit, the Silt'e Zone. In the countryside, the Silt'e practice mixed farming and cultivate ensete, a native flowering plant found in Africa and Asia. Almost all Silt'e are Muslim.

Obstacles

One can expect spiritual opposition when Jesus is presented to a people who regard Christ as foreign and threatening. Workers should be prepared for this by being constant in prayer for the people to have spiritual understanding.

How reach

There are wonderful opportunities to show the love of Christ to the Silt'e people, especially in areas of health and education. Missionaries can also begin soccer ministries that can open doors.

Pray for church

Followers of Christ among the Silt'e need prayer support. Pray they will live holy lives, honoring Christ in all they do, especially in the face of persecution.

Pray for p g

Pray for the Silt'e to have spiritual discernment and a hunger for true righteousness. Pray for workers who are filled with the power and the fruit of the Holy Spirit to work among the Silt'e.

N t online

Y

Oromo, Borana 1,684,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

101615

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

South Oromia region; Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region; Amhara, Afar, and Somali regions.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Borana

Category

3

R o l3

gax

Primary language name

Oromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji

Primary language dialect

Borana

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

6.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19651.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

38.351462

Latitude

3.771987

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.000

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Borana Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

4.618

Percent evangelical

1.299

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.408

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

1992000

Frontier

N

Map address

m19651_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19651_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19651_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19651/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19651.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Borana are a large sub-tribe of the Oromo people, but they differ significantly from other Oromo people in lifestyle and religion. Most of this group is semi-nomadic pastoralists who live in the desert. Like many other nomadic groups in east Africa, they suffer greatly from drought and famine as well as tribal battles. They also value belonging to a group, which they call "tokuma," and they have a reputation for being sociable, hospitable and easy-going. They get their water from rivers, and they lack medical services. The majority of the Borana Oromo are Muslim; however, they still practice their traditional religion.

Obstacles

Borana Oromo believe that spirits called jinn may take possession of people. The jinn spirit can take revenge upon people who have abandoned earlier religious practices. They don't accept that the Holy Spirit is the loving, forgiving and most powerful Spi

How reach

This Oromo tribe has the same needs as the others. Electricity, clean water, medical care, medicine and schools are amongst their needs. Mostly they need Christian discipleship.

Pray for church

Pray for the Lord to reveal himself by taking possession of their dreams, driving a movement to Christ.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/50323005086/

Bible year

1967-2024

Kafa 1,326,000 hab.

R o p3

104390

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Bonga town area; border areas in Oromia region.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Kafa

Category

3

R o l3

kbr

Primary language name

Kafa

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1999-2001

Portions year

1934-1986

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

15.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12408.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.171830

Latitude

7.340220

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

20.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Kafa

Percent christian p g a c

20.000

Percent evangelical

14.000

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

14.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

65

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

1326000

Frontier

N

Map address

m12408_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12408_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12408_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12408/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12408.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/11269882135/

Bible year

2020

Awi 1,120,000 hab.

R o p3

109464

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Amhara region: Awi and North Gonder zones, southwest of Lake Tana; Benishangul-Gumuz region: Metekel zone.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Awi

Category

2

R o l3

awn

Primary language name

Awngi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2016

Portions year

2009

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15030.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.691640

Latitude

10.981910

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

96.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Awi

Percent christian p g a c

96.000

Percent evangelical

0.228

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.228

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

4

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

1120000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15030_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15030_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15030_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15030/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15030.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Dawro 1,070,000 hab.

R o p3

105379

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Dawro zone; 2 small border areas in Oromia state.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Dawro

Category

2

R o l3

dwr

Primary language name

Dawro

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

2009-2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12839.jpg

Photo credits

Communication Affairs Department

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.065004

Latitude

6.917455

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

92.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Dawro

Percent christian p g a c

92.000

Percent evangelical

53.225

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

53.225

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

8

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

1070000

Frontier

N

Map address

m12839_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12839_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12839_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12839/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12839.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2018

Kambata 1,014,000 hab.

R o p3

104518

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: southwest Gurage, Kambaata, and Hadiyya zones; Durame is main town.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Kambata

Category

2

R o l3

ktb

Primary language name

Kambaata

Primary language dialect

Kambatta

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1992

Portions year

1979-1990

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

5.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12468.jpg

Photo credits

The Root Family

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.921758

Latitude

7.252224

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

93.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Kambata

Percent christian p g a c

93.000

Percent evangelical

79.943

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

79.943

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

2

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

1014000

Frontier

N

Map address

m12468_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12468_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12468_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12468/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12468.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2023

Gofa 715,000 hab.

R o p3

103413

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Gamo-Gofa zone.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Gofa

Category

1

R o l3

gof

Primary language name

Gofa

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

2009-2013

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11916.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.165536

Latitude

6.173513

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

88.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Gofa

Percent christian p g a c

88.000

Percent evangelical

61.020

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

61.020

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

12

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

715000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11916_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11916_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11916_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11916/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11916.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2018-2022

Oromo, Wollo / Yejju 698,000 hab.

R o p3

110930

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Widespread.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Wollo / Yejju

Category

3

R o l3

gaz

Primary language name

Oromo, West Central

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1876-1995

Portions year

1841-1981

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

5.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15952.jpg

Photo credits

Sarine Arslanian - Shutterstock

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.736470

Latitude

8.813910

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

85.000

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Yejju Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

85.000

Percent evangelical

0.403

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.403

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

698000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15952_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: Joshua Project. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15952_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15952_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15952/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15952.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

Summary

The Oromo represent one of the largest of the Cushitic groups inhabiting the Horn of Africa. Cushitic speakers have inhabited parts of north-eastern and eastern Africa for as long as recorded history. "The Oromo were a very ancient race, the indigenous stock, perhaps, on which most other peoples in this part of eastern Africa have been grafted." In order to integrate with the imperial power and family, a large share of the Oromo converted to Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity during past centuries. Today, some Oromo groups are majority Christian and others are majority Muslim, including the Muslim Yejju.

Obstacles

To follow Christ within the Oromo community is to risk losing much that is important, including family and friends.

How reach

There are many followers of Christ in other Ethiopian tribes and communities. Perhaps some will be burdened to carry the message of Christ to the Oromo. Pray to that end.

Pray for church

Pray for those who know and follow Christ among the Yejju Oromo community. Pray they will experience grace and peace, and will grow to know and love Jesus Christ. Pray they will have a desire to share what they have learned with their family and friends. Pray for tactful yet bold witness for Christ.

Pray for p g

Pray for a movement to Jesus to multiply among Oromo families and neighborhoods. Pray the Oromo people will increasingly desire to learn more of Jesus (whom Muslims call Isa al-Masih). Pray he will reveal himself to them in various ways. Pray for workers to carry the good news of Christ to them.

N t online

Y

Bible year

1899-2023

Bench 697,000 hab.

R o p3

103375

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Mizan Teferi area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Bench

Category

1

R o l3

bcq

Primary language name

Bench

Primary language dialect

She

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1990

Portions year

1991

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

4.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11896.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

35.768740

Latitude

7.022530

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

73.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Bench

Percent christian p g a c

73.000

Percent evangelical

65.690

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

65.690

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

23

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

697000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11896_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11896_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11896_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11896/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11896.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2023

Deaf 574,000 hab.

R o p3

116642

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

26

R o p1

A017

Affinity bloc

Deaf

People i d2

328

R o p2

C0252

People cluster

Deaf

Peop name across countries

Deaf

Category

1

R o l3

eth

Primary language name

Ethiopian Sign Language

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2011-2014

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

9

R l g3 p c

9

R l g3 p g a c

9

Primary religion

Unknown

Primary religion p c

Unknown

Primary religion p g a c

Unknown

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

94

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19007_et.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

164

Longitude

38.853390

Latitude

8.976100

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

6.000

Percent christian p c

3.723

Natural name

Deaf

Natural pronunciation

def

Percent christian p g a c

3.723

Percent evangelical

3.000

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.796

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

27763250

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19007/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19007_et.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Aari 572,000 hab.

R o p3

100496

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region, Central North Omo zone, south tip of Ethiopia plateau, near the Hamer-Banna [amf] language area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Aari

Category

1

R o l3

aiw

Primary language name

Aari

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1997

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10424.jpg

Photo credits

MANI

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.559060

Latitude

5.934140

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

48.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Aari

Percent christian p g a c

48.000

Percent evangelical

46.530

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

46.530

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

52

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

572000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10424_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10424_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10424_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10424/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10424.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2015-2017

Konso 508,000 hab.

R o p3

105202

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: south of Lake Chamo, Tsegen zone, near Tsegen river bend.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Konso

Category

1

R o l3

kxc

Primary language name

Konso

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

2001-2010

Portions year

1996

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12786.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

37.556420

Latitude

5.384360

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

61.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Konso

Percent christian p g a c

60.883

Percent evangelical

48.815

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

48.691

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

39

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

509400

Frontier

N

Map address

m12786_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12786_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12786_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12786/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12786.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/32361516354/

Bible year

2023

Mesqan 495,000 hab.

R o p3

115404

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: west Gurage zone, Mesqan woreda, principal villages: Mikayelo, Mesqan, Butajira and Hudat.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Mesqan

Category

1

R o l3

mvz

Primary language name

Mesqan

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2023

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

84.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19531.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.337770

Latitude

8.100590

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

10.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Mesqan

Percent christian p g a c

10.000

Percent evangelical

4.700

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.700

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

6

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

495000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19531/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19531.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Ximre 475,000 hab.

R o p3

103680

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

North Amhara region: Avergele district, Lasta and Waag zones, 100 km north of Weldiya; southeast Tigray region: Jirurzba area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Ximre

Category

1

R o l3

xan

Primary language name

Xamtanga

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12050.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.825130

Latitude

12.454250

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

98.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Ximre

Percent christian p g a c

98.000

Percent evangelical

1.015

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.015

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

2

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

475000

Frontier

N

Map address

m12050.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12050.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12050.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12050/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12050.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Alaba 460,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

100232

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region; Oromia region: Rift Valley southwest of Lake Shala, separated by Belate river from Kambatta [ktb] language area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Alaba

Category

2

R o l3

alw

Primary language name

Alaba-K'abeena

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2015-2017

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

97.363869

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10255.jpg

Photo credits

MANI

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.182480

Latitude

7.465860

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.636

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Alaba

Percent christian p g a c

2.636

Percent evangelical

1.435

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.435

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

460000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10255_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10255_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10255_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10255/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10255.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Alaba people live on the central highlands of Ethiopia. The life style of the Alabas is very modest. Practically all the houses in the rural area are round-shaped, thatch roofed houses, made of wood and mud. They are without ceilings and have mud floors. Livestock spend the night in them together with people. 85% of the people get their drinking water from rivers and ponds by carrying it long distances. The Alabas are traditionally self-confident and very resistant to outside influence. This has kept them from modern developments and education, but this may be changing.

Obstacles

Self-confident people may not realize they are spiritually needy.

How reach

The literacy rate is quite low. The good news of Christ needs to come in oral forms, as well as in written forms. Gospel recordings and the Jesus film are available. Pray for Ethiopian Christians to remember these people.

Pray for church

Pray the followers of Christ among this people will desire to follow Christ as Lord, not merely as Savior. Pray for holy lives.

Pray for p g

Pray for schools and clinics for more villages, and wells for villages that are without drinking water.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.maniafrica.com

Gurage, Inor 401,000 hab.

R o p3

104038

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: west Gurage zone, Innemor and Endegeny woredas.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Gurage, Inor

Category

1

R o l3

ior

Primary language name

Inor

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2022

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

50.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19491.jpg

Photo credits

Kerry Olson

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.809370

Latitude

7.943850

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

40.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Inor Gurage

Percent christian p g a c

40.000

Percent evangelical

7.399

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

7.399

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

401000

Frontier

N

Map address

m19491_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19491_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19491_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19491/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19491.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Berta, Benishangul 372,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

101258

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Benishangul-Gumuz region: Blue Nile river and Sudan border corner north of Asosa; Dalati, Sirba Abay area east of Dabus river; Matahara in eastern Ethiopia.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Berta, Benishangul

Category

2

R o l3

wti

Primary language name

Berta

Primary language dialect

Undu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2006

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

77.997410

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10793.jpg

Photo credits

Erik Laursen, New Covenant Missions

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

34.764660

Latitude

10.410650

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.002

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Berta

Natural pronunciation

BUR-tah

Percent christian p g a c

4.628

Percent evangelical

0.103

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.371

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

20

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

661000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10793_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10793_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10793_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10793/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10793.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Very few of the Berta people in Ethiopia have accepted Christ. After several centuries of Arab Sudanese influence, most have embraced Islam. The majority are farmers. During weddings, men play large calabash trumpets called waz'a.

Obstacles

Even though the Berta are officially Muslim, they believe in religious specialists who practice healing and display divination powers. The Berta believe these specialists have the ability to deal with evil spirits. They do not accept Christ's ways.

How reach

There are many evangelical Christians in Ethiopia. These believers can go as missionaries and commit themselves to taking the gospel to all unreached tribes in Ethiopia.

Pray for church

There are a few Christians among the Berta. Pray for them to become firmly established in the faith, not wavering in their commitment to know and follow Christ.

Pray for p g

Pray for God's word to be translated into the Berta language. Pray for adequate supplies of clean drinking water and rainfall for their crops and livestock. Pray for rising literacy rates among the youth. Pray for the Berta people to look to the Lord for all their physical and spiritual needs and find him faithful. Pray for spiritual hunger that will give them hearts that seek after God. Pray for workers who will teach Berta believers to make more disciples.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.newcovenantmissions.org

Gurage, Kistane 322,000 hab.

R o p3

114720

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Gurage, Kambaata, and Hadiyya zones, southwest of Addis Ababa; Oromia region.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Gurage, Kistane

Category

1

R o l3

gru

Primary language name

Kistane

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

2000

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

5.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18863.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.504010

Latitude

8.313150

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

90.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Kistane Gurage

Percent christian p g a c

90.000

Percent evangelical

3.300

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.300

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

5

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

322000

Frontier

N

Map address

m18863_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18863_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18863_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18863/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18863.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Gumuz, Kamashi 317,000 hab.

R o p3

103562

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Benishangul-Gumuz, Amhara, Oromia regions: Metemma area on Sudan border south through Gonder and Metekel zones; along Blue Nile south into Wellaga and Didessa valley up to Neqemt-Gimbi road; southwest of Addis Ababa, Welqite area villages (possibly 1,000).

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Gumuz, Kamashi

Category

2

R o l3

guk

Primary language name

Gumuz

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2003-2023

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

4.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11992.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

35.780480

Latitude

10.989310

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

42.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Gumuz, Kamashi

Percent christian p g a c

33.935

Percent evangelical

20.110

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

15.510

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

54

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

434000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11992/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11992.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Yem 316,000 hab.

R o p3

111028

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Yem zone; Oromia region: northeast of Jimma zone, Fofa (main village); mixed in Oromo villages; Saja, Deedoo, Sak’a, Jimma. Southwest.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Yem

Category

1

R o l3

jnj

Primary language name

Yemsa

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2019

Portions year

2001

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.470150

Latitude

7.832490

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

58.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Yem

Percent christian p g a c

58.000

Percent evangelical

8.646

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

8.646

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

32

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

316000

Frontier

N

Map address

m16022.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

UN

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16022.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16022.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16022/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Koore 309,000 hab.

R o p3

105208

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Sidama zone, Amaro mountains east of Lake Abaya; Oromia region: about 60 Harro families (200 people) in Lake Abbaya, on Gidicho (Gidicció) island, Harro village.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Koore

Category

1

R o l3

kqy

Primary language name

Koorete

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2009-2011

Portions year

1999-2007

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12790.jpg

Photo credits

Tarekegn Yohannis Chaffa

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.811150

Latitude

5.797920

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

94.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Koore

Percent christian p g a c

94.000

Percent evangelical

86.174

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

86.174

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

6

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

309000

Frontier

N

Map address

m12790.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

UN

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12790.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12790.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12790/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12790.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Nuer 308,000 hab.

R o p3

106990

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Gambela region: along Baro river.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Nuer

Category

1

R o l3

nus

Primary language name

Nuer

Primary language dialect

Eastern

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1968

Portions year

1935-1968

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13909.jpg

Photo credits

Combonianos Brasil - Pixabay

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

33.622540

Latitude

8.083590

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

93.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Nuer

Percent christian p g a c

89.921

Percent evangelical

88.000

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

84.753

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

7

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

1795000

Frontier

N

Map address

m13909_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13909_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13909_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13909/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13909.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://pixabay.com/photos/sudan-africa-migrants-refugees-2324778/

Bible year

1999

Me'en 299,000 hab.

R o p3

106512

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Bench-Maji zone; highlanders (Banio) in Bachuma area; lowlanders (Koruwo) south; Bodi near Omo river.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Me'en

Category

2

R o l3

mym

Primary language name

Me'en

Primary language dialect

Mèen

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2021

Portions year

1996-2010

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

5.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

35.724320

Latitude

6.625310

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

56.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Me'en

Percent christian p g a c

55.673

Percent evangelical

53.638

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

53.178

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

39

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

302200

Frontier

N

Map address

m13654_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13654_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13654_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13654/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Gurage, West 277,000 hab.

R o p3

110758

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: west Gurage zone; Chaha dialect: Emdibir area; Gura dialect: Gura Megenase and Wirir areas; Muher dialect: Ch’eza area, mountains north of Chaha and Ezha; Gyeto dialect: south of Ark’it’ in K’abul and K’want’e; Ezha dialect: Agenna.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Gurage, West

Category

2

R o l3

sgw

Primary language name

Sebat Bet Gurage

Primary language dialect

Chaha

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1983

Portions year

1979-2000

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15917.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.015400

Latitude

8.142120

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

80.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

West Gurage

Percent christian p g a c

80.000

Percent evangelical

12.899

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

12.899

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

277000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15917_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15917_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15917_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15917/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15917.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2010

Kemant 262,000 hab.

R o p3

104819

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Amhara region: northwest, north Gonder zone, north of Lake Tana.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Kemant

Category

3

R o l3

amh

Primary language name

Amharic

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1829-1988

Portions year

1824-1988

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12615.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.848438

Latitude

13.129399

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

90.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Kemant

Percent christian p g a c

90.000

Percent evangelical

0.300

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.300

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

262000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12615/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12615.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1840-2014

Argobba 249,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

100494

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Amhara and Afar regions: Rift Valley in Yimlawo, Gusa, Shonke, Berehet, Khayr Amba, Melkajillo, Metehara, and Shewa Robit villages area. Northeast.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Argobba

Category

3

R o l3

agj

Primary language name

Argobba

Primary language dialect

Shonke-T’allaha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

95.386207

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10422.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

39.756030

Latitude

10.659650

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.613

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Argobba

Percent christian p g a c

4.613

Percent evangelical

1.412

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.412

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

249000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10422_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10422_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10422_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10422/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10422.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Argobba have been an oppressed group in the past, suffering from land incursions and economic pressures from neighboring people groups on one hand, and natural famine pressures on the other. They have typically been astute traders and merchants. This has led to the suppression of the Argobba language. In some places it has homogenized with Amharic. In other places the people have shifted to neighboring languages for economic reasons. Most individuals are bilingual in Amharic, Oromo, or Afar.

Obstacles

They have responded with some antagonism toward Christianity in general as they have primarily been exposed to Christianity through the Amhara, with whom they have also had considerable disagreements concerning land, business and religion.

How reach

Please pray the Christians in this tribe will become mature enough, and large enough in numbers, to take the Gospel to each individual in their own tribe.

Pray for church

There are a number of evangelical Christians among the Argobba people. Pray they will live holy lives, and will learn to live in the power of God's Spirit.

Pray for p g

Pray for adequate rainfall for these people, and for good crop yields.

Gurage, Enneqour 223,000 hab.

R o p3

116230

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Gurage, Enneqour

Category

2

R o l3

sgw

Primary language name

Sebat Bet Gurage

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1983

Portions year

1979-2000

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

15.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.995370

Latitude

8.093430

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

70.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Enneqour Gurage

Percent christian p g a c

70.000

Percent evangelical

1.999

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.999

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

15

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

223000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21540/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2010

Gumuz, Mandura-Dibate 223,000 hab.

R o p3

118339

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Gumuz, Mandura-Dibate

Category

2

R o l3

guk

Primary language name

Gumuz

Primary language dialect

Debati

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2003-2023

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.404585

Latitude

11.106570

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

10.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Gumuz, Mandura-Dibate

Percent christian p g a c

10.000

Percent evangelical

7.899

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

7.899

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

223000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21547/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Gurage, Muher 210,000 hab.

R o p3

118342

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Gurage, Muher

Category

2

R o l3

sgw

Primary language name

Sebat Bet Gurage

Primary language dialect

Muher

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1983

Portions year

1979-2000

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

5.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.207647

Latitude

8.118182

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

75.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Muher Gurage

Percent christian p g a c

75.000

Percent evangelical

0.499

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.499

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

20

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

210000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21541/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2010

Gurage, Izha 203,000 hab.

R o p3

118340

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Gurage, Izha

Category

2

R o l3

sgw

Primary language name

Sebat Bet Gurage

Primary language dialect

Ezha

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1983

Portions year

1979-2000

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.427070

Latitude

8.004320

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

80.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Izha Gurage

Percent christian p g a c

80.000

Percent evangelical

2.299

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.299

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

203000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21542/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2010

Tembaro 194,000 hab.

R o p3

115963

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: southwest Gurage, Kambaata, and Hadiyya zones; Durame is main town.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Tembaro

Category

2

R o l3

ktb

Primary language name

Kambaata

Primary language dialect

Timbaro

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1992

Portions year

1979-1990

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.971772

Latitude

7.366491

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

95.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Tembaro

Percent christian p g a c

95.000

Percent evangelical

76.523

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

76.523

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

5

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

194000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/20201/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2023

Gurage, Gumer 192,000 hab.

R o p3

118341

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Gurage, Gumer

Category

2

R o l3

sgw

Primary language name

Sebat Bet Gurage

Primary language dialect

Gumer

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1983

Portions year

1979-2000

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

35.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.034150

Latitude

8.024820

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

65.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Gumer Gurage

Percent christian p g a c

65.000

Percent evangelical

9.299

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

9.299

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

192000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21543/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2010

Anuak 188,000 hab.

R o p3

100395

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Gambela region: Baro, Alworo, and Gilo rivers and Akobo river right bank; small areas in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region, Oromia state. Southwest.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Anuak

Category

1

R o l3

anu

Primary language name

Anuak

Primary language dialect

Opëno

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1962-1965

Portions year

1956-2000

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10354.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

34.459080

Latitude

7.496140

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

84.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Anuak

Percent christian p g a c

51.519

Percent evangelical

59.481

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

36.449

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

16

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

339800

Frontier

N

Map address

m10354_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10354_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10354_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10354/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10354.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/11187473063

Bible year

2013

Male 184,000 hab.

R o p3

106170

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: North Omo zone, southeast of Jinka.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Male

Category

1

R o l3

mdy

Primary language name

Male

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

15.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13451.jpg

Photo credits

International Mission Board-SBC - Carrie Johnson

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.982350

Latitude

5.900920

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

29.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Male

Percent christian p g a c

29.000

Percent evangelical

19.519

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

19.519

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

56

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

184000

Frontier

N

Map address

m13451_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13451_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13451_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13451/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13451.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://peoplegroups.org/explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=11616

Bible year

2007-2017

Gurage, Geta / Geto 166,000 hab.

R o p3

118343

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Gurage, Geta / Geto

Category

2

R o l3

sgw

Primary language name

Sebat Bet Gurage

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1983

Portions year

1979-2000

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

25.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.236600

Latitude

7.912406

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

65.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Geta / Geto Gurage

Percent christian p g a c

65.000

Percent evangelical

4.300

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.300

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

166000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21544/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2010

Konta 165,000 hab.

R o p3

118348

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Konta

Category

2

R o l3

dwr

Primary language name

Dawro

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

2009-2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.675514

Latitude

7.105900

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

80.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Konta

Percent christian p g a c

80.000

Percent evangelical

47.102

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

47.102

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

165000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21549/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2018

Gawwada, Ale 156,000 hab.

R o p3

103260

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Tsegen zone, west of Lake Chamo.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Gawwada, Ale

Category

1

R o l3

gwd

Primary language name

Ale

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2017-2020

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

4.000000

P c non religious

4

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11836.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.239070

Latitude

5.409350

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

55.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Gawwada, Ale

Percent christian p g a c

55.000

Percent evangelical

45.015

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

45.015

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

37

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

156000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11836_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11836_et.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11836/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11836.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Maraqo 155,000 hab.

R o p3

105753

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Hadiyya, Kambaata, and Gurage zones, northeast of Hosaina; Oromia region: west of Lake Ziway.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Maraqo

Category

1

R o l3

liq

Primary language name

Libido

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2023

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

67.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13053.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.493510

Latitude

8.085930

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

29.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Maraqo

Percent christian p g a c

29.000

Percent evangelical

12.335

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

12.335

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

4

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

155000

Frontier

N

Map address

m13053_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13053_et.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13053/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13053.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Basketo 154,000 hab.

R o p3

101103

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: North Omo zone, plateau west of Bulki.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Basketo

Category

1

R o l3

bst

Primary language name

Basketo

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2014

Portions year

2006

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10707.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.561870

Latitude

6.411770

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

94.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Basketo

Percent christian p g a c

94.000

Percent evangelical

62.922

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

62.922

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

6

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

154000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10707.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10707.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10707.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10707/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10707.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Shekka 153,000 hab.

R o p3

108901

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Maasha area; Oromia and Gambela regions.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Shekka

Category

1

R o l3

moy

Primary language name

Shekkacho

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2017

Portions year

2004

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

5.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

35.392240

Latitude

7.274240

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

70.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Shekka

Percent christian p g a c

70.000

Percent evangelical

64.000

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

64.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

25

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

153000

Frontier

N

Map address

m14887_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14887_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14887_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14887/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Burji 142,000 hab.

R o p3

101771

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: south of Lake Chamo; into Oromia state.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Burji

Category

1

R o l3

bji

Primary language name

Burji

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

1993

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11027.jpg

Photo credits

Tego Wolasa

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

37.839850

Latitude

5.421880

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

40.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Burji

Percent christian p g a c

33.246

Percent evangelical

38.000

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

31.246

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

50

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

183000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11027_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11027_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11027_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11027/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11027.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Wolane 142,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

115403

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Gurage zone; Oromia region: southwest of Addis Ababa.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Wolane

Category

1

R o l3

wle

Primary language name

Wolane

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

96.600000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19814.jpg

Photo credits

www.j-pics.info - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.243360

Latitude

8.350810

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.400

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Wolane

Natural pronunciation

wuh-leh-NAY

Percent christian p g a c

3.400

Percent evangelical

0.099

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.099

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

142000

Frontier

N

Map address

m19814_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Location: Ethnologue. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19814_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19814_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19814/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19814.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Most Wolane people live in the central region of Ethiopia south of Addis Ababa, the capital city. Many live in the capital itself. The Wolane who live in Addis Ababa earn their living though trade and retail, while those living in the rural areas farm and raise livestock.

Obstacles

The Wolane have an oral culture. The Wolane language is not written according to Ethnologue. Therefore, they will need to hear audio and to see visual gospel presentations.

How reach

Believers will need to go to them with gospel songs, skits and visual materials. Teachers can teach the Wolane literacy skills.

Pray for church

The large majority of the Wolane are Muslims. A small fraction are members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Pray for Ethiopian churches to mobilize their people and use their resources to reach the Wolane for Christ.

Pray for p g

Ask God to stir up believers who live near the Wolane to develop good relationships with them and find persons of peace. Ask God to prepare the hearts of the Wolane to hear and receive the good news about Jesus Christ. Ask God to raise up a disciple making movement among the Wolane of Ethiopia.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/j-pics_info/15434928207

Dirasha 129,000 hab.

R o p3

103364

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Tsegen zone, hills west of Lake Chamo, Gidole town area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Dirasha

Category

3

R o l3

gdl

Primary language name

Dirasha

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2007-2014

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11887.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.413830

Latitude

5.624140

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

82.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Dirasha

Percent christian p g a c

82.000

Percent evangelical

55.313

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

55.313

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

18

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

129000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11887_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11887_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11887_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11887/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11887.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Oromo, Kereyu 119,000 hab.

R o p3

104861

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

South Oromia region; Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region; Amhara, Afar, and Somali regions.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Kereyu

Category

3

R o l3

gax

Primary language name

Oromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji

Primary language dialect

Kereyu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

37.500000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19649.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

39.880487

Latitude

8.921874

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.518

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Kereyu Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

2.518

Percent evangelical

2.017

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.017

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

119000

Frontier

N

Map address

m19649_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

Y

Nomadic type description

Agro-Pastoralists

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19649_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19649_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19649/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19649.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Summary

The various Oromo people groups are the largest, most widely dispersed groups in Ethiopia. Although they retain similarities in their descent system, they differ considerably in religion, lifestyle and political organization. The Oromo have various clans, including the Kereyu. Most likely the Oromo peoples were pushed westward from the Horn of Africa by the Somali during the tenth century. Together with the Amhara and the Tigrayans, they dominated the government and military classes of the Ethiopian Empire. During the nineteenth century, they converted to Islam. The Kereyu Oromo are herdsmen with a warrior tradition. Although they honor fighting enemies from outside, they demand peace within their own community.

Obstacles

A basic value of the Oromo is tokuma, which is identification with the group. If the groups' leaders accept or reject Christ, the rest will follow.

How reach

Today, there is a great need for Christian workers among the Oromo. Their villages usually have no electricity. Medical care is poor, and access to medicine is limited. Their water supply comes from rivers and springs.

Pray for church

Pray for workers to go to each Oromo people, especially the Kereyu clan. Pray for spiritual hunger among the Kereyu Oromo people, especially their leaders. Pray for the Lord to show himself powerful and loving by providing abundance to the Kereyu Oromo people that will ignite a movement to Christ.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/11416876883/

Bible year

1967-2024

Gurage, Indegagn 118,000 hab.

R o p3

104012

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Gurage, Indegagn

Category

2

R o l3

sgw

Primary language name

Sebat Bet Gurage

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1983

Portions year

1979-2000

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

5.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.840270

Latitude

7.835260

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

90.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Indegagn Gurage

Percent christian p g a c

90.000

Percent evangelical

2.799

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.799

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

5

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

118000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21545/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2010

K'abeena 104,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104794

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Oromia region: Rift Valley southwest of Lake Shala; Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

K'abeena

Category

2

R o l3

alw

Primary language name

Alaba-K'abeena

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2015-2017

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

97.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p21539.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.776079

Latitude

9.030075

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

K'abeena

Percent christian p g a c

3.000

Percent evangelical

1.070

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.070

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

104000

Frontier

N

Map address

m21539_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m21539_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m21539_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21539/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p21539.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

In the 19th century the K'abeena were part of the Hadya Kingdom, one of the two principalities of Hadya, an autonomous state ruled by Umar Baska. It became known as Kebena or Hadya Womba. It also became an important commercial and Islamic center under Baska rule. Ethiopian soldiers conquered it after a fierce battle. Now 97% follow Islam. In late October 2023, the Ethiopian government created a new state called Central Ethiopia which includes the land of the K'abeena. The state's Chief Administrator says he “plans to exploit the area's untapped resource potential” and that the new statehood “would enable the public to focus on sustainable peace and stability as well as to foster development.”

Obstacles

Unlike their southern kinsmen, the Hadya, the Kebena depend on the spirit world for their daily needs since they regard Allah as too distant. They don't look to the loving God of Abraham for help.

How reach

This agriculturist community has many felt needs. The new state's administrator said he invites potential investors to explore the state's wider business opportunities. Christians can use this opportunity to show practical love to the K'abeena people.

Pray for church

Pray that Christian investors and businessmen will bring the Lord's work. Ask him to send laborers, especially from among the Hadya, to reach the Kebena people. Ask God to bring about an unstoppable movement to Christ among the Kebena people.

N t online

Y

Boro, Shinasha 95,000 hab.

R o p3

108950

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Benishangul-Gumuz region, near Blue Nile River

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Boro, Shinasha

Category

1

R o l3

bwo

Primary language name

Borna

Primary language dialect

Shinasha

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2016-2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10304.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.044390

Latitude

10.425190

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

99.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Boro, Shinasha

Percent christian p g a c

99.000

Percent evangelical

9.600

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

9.600

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

1

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

95000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10304.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10304.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10304.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10304/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10304.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Daasanach 95,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108362

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: lower Omo river, along Lake Turkana.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Daasanach

Category

1

R o l3

dsh

Primary language name

Daasanach

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2014

Portions year

2000-2006

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14549.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

36.126410

Latitude

4.701690

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.630

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Daasanach

Natural pronunciation

dah-sah-NAHCH

Percent christian p g a c

2.272

Percent evangelical

1.128

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.280

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

88

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

121200

Frontier

N

Map address

m14549_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14549_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14549_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14549/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14549.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Daasanach are a people with a fairly recent history. Their ties to one another have resulted from a common place of residence rather than from heredity. The Daasanach are known for their fighting prowess and are feared by many neighboring groups, such as the Gabbra and Turkana. Raids to obtain more cattle are celebrated, and Daasanach warriors are proud of the number of enemy they have killed. Their unique culture is valued, and the Daasanach are reluctant to adopt outside technology.

Obstacles

The commitment of these people to tradition will make it difficult to accept a world view which places Christ at its center.

How reach

The New Testament and Gospel recordings are available in the language of the Reshiat people. Pray their hearts will be prepared and for workers to take these resources to the people.

Pray for church

Pray the few followers of Christ among this people will be favored by the remainder of the tribe, and will honor Christ by their exemplary conduct.

Pray for p g

Pray for peace between the Reshiat tribe and neighboring tribes, and for mutual respect.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dassanech_Tribe,_Omerate,_Ethiopia_(15162105687).jpg

Hamar 92,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

118346

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: south Omo zone, near Omo river; north of Lake Turkana, southwest corner, near Kenya and Sudan borders; Oromia region: Borena zone.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Hamar

Category

2

R o l3

amf

Primary language name

Hamer-Banne

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2014

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

13.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10267.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.521460

Latitude

5.145520

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.643

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Hamar

Percent christian p g a c

1.643

Percent evangelical

1.443

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.443

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

85

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

92000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10267_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

Y

Nomadic type description

Agro-Pastoralists

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10267_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10267_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10267/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10267.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Hamer are farmers and livestock producers. Men and older people are highly respected, but women and girls have virtually no status at all. For the most part, women and girls are viewed as an income source. Once a man has acquired a wife by paying a dowry of cows and oxen, he can treat her in whatever way he wishes. The traditional bull jumping event is a rite of passage for men coming of age. A young man must jump over a line of 10 to 30 animals four times without falling. The people practice African traditional religion. They acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being, but believe they cannot reach this God directly. Some of the people regard cows and oxen as their mediators, and others look to ancestral spirits.

Obstacles

Jesus said to pray for workers for the harvest. Please pray for more workers to join the harvest of souls underway in Ethiopia.

How reach

The Jesus film and also Gospel recordings are available in the Hamer-Banna language. Please pray for workers who can explain the messages provided through these resources.

Pray for church

Missionaries brought the Gospel to the Hamer more than 30 years ago, and today there are several hundred people who consider themselves to be Christians. Please pray these Christians will learn how to quickly turn from sin, trusting the Lord's Spirit to fill them with power for living. Pray they will become real disciples of Jesus.

Pray for p g

Please pray these people will learn they can indeed reach God directly by placing their faith in God's Son.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/49707805062

Oyda 89,000 hab.

R o p3

107719

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: northwest Omo area, southwest of Sawla.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Oyda

Category

1

R o l3

oyd

Primary language name

Oyda

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14240.jpg

Photo credits

Yonatan J

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.853360

Latitude

6.129410

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

74.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Oyda

Percent christian p g a c

74.000

Percent evangelical

59.849

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

59.849

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

26

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

89000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14240/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14240.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Gayil 85,000 hab.

R o p3

115105

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: south Omo zone, Gelila wereda.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Gayil

Category

1

R o l3

gyl

Primary language name

Gayil

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2023

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.644210

Latitude

6.196540

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

62.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Gayil

Percent christian p g a c

62.000

Percent evangelical

46.500

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

46.500

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

38

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

85000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19793/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Dizi 72,000 hab.

R o p3

106078

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Bench-Maji zone.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Dizi

Category

1

R o l3

mdx

Primary language name

Dizin

Primary language dialect

Dizi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2024

Portions year

2012

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13232.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

35.542550

Latitude

6.182840

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

20.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Dizi

Percent christian p g a c

20.000

Percent evangelical

14.455

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

14.455

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

80

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

72000

Frontier

N

Map address

m13232_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13232_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13232_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13232/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13232.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/13029866033/

Sheko 72,000 hab.

R o p3

108928

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Bench-Maji zone; southeast Gambela region.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Sheko

Category

1

R o l3

she

Primary language name

Sheko

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2023

Portions year

2015

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14902.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

35.274010

Latitude

7.055170

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

80.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Sheko

Percent christian p g a c

80.000

Percent evangelical

69.137

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

69.137

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

20

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

72000

Frontier

N

Map address

m14902_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

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People group map expanded u r l

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People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14902/ET

People group photo u r l

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Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Majang 72,000 hab.

R o p3

106564

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Oromia and Gambela regions; Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: a long, narrow belt between Bure, east of Gambela, and Guraferda south.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Majang

Category

3

R o l3

mpe

Primary language name

Majang

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2017

Portions year

1993-2009

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13689.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

34.793915

Latitude

8.520007

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

84.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Majang

Percent christian p g a c

84.000

Percent evangelical

73.419

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

73.419

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

16

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

72000

Frontier

N

Map address

m13689_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13689_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13689_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13689/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13689.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Somali, Garre 69,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

118345

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

287

R o p2

C0198

People cluster

Somali

Peop name across countries

Somali, Garre

Category

2

R o l3

som

Primary language name

Somali

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1972-1976

Portions year

1915-1935

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

99.735341

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p21550.jpg

Photo credits

DFID (UK) - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

39.051813

Latitude

3.540732

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.264

Percent christian p c

0.471

Natural name

Garre Somali

Natural pronunciation

GA-ree soh-MAH-lee

Percent christian p g a c

0.264

Percent evangelical

0.264

Percent evangelical p c

0.202

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.264

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

69000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21550/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p21550.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dfid/6021951280

Bible year

1979-2008

Saho, Irob 64,000 hab.

R o p3

108519

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Afar and Tigray regions.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

104

R o p2

C0005

People cluster

Afar

Peop name across countries

Saho, Irob

Category

1

R o l3

ssy

Primary language name

Saho

Primary language dialect

Irob

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2024

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

2

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

7.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14641.jpg

Photo credits

Eduardo Araia

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

40.169230

Latitude

14.042670

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

86.000

Percent christian p c

3.687

Natural name

Saho, Irob

Percent christian p g a c

47.185

Percent evangelical

0.650

Percent evangelical p c

0.033

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.372

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

7

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

207000

Frontier

N

Map address

m14641_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

Y

Nomadic type description

Agro-Pastoralists

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

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People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14641_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14641/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14641.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.eritrea.be/

Turkana 64,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

110303

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Turkana

Category

1

R o l3

tuv

Primary language name

Turkana

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1986

Portions year

1972-1994

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15653.jpg

Photo credits

Kip Lines

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

36.016250

Latitude

5.210440

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

3.136

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Turkana

Percent christian p g a c

46.055

Percent evangelical

0.830

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

21.232

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

97

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

1486000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15653_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission

Map credit u r l

https://www.cartomission.com

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15653_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15653_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15653/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15653.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Turkana are one of the most courageous and fierce groups of warriors in Africa. They are traditionally nomadic shepherds, and are one of the most mobile populations in the world. They do not have chiefs or elders. Political influence belongs to those who have age, wealth, wisdom, and oratorical skill. Because of the unusually high bride-price, it is almost impossible for a man to marry until his father has died and he has inherited livestock. Though fearless in all respects, they hold to folk beliefs. They believe in dreams and place great faith in diviners who have the power to heal the sick, make rain, and tell fortunes.

Obstacles

The Turkana are quite mobile, making them difficult to contact and more difficult to befriend.

How reach

A number of resources are available in the Turkana language, including the New Testament. Pray for workers to take these resources to the people.

Pray for church

Pray the few followers of Jesus among this tribe will live holy lives, singing and making melody in their hearts to the Lord. Pray the Lord will use them as his instruments.

Pray for p g

Pray for these nomadic people to find food for their livestock, and find ways to educate their children in spite of being mobile.

N t online

Y

Bible year

1999-2018

Oromo, Gabra 62,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

103104

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

256

R o p2

C0164

People cluster

Oromo

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Gabra

Category

3

R o l3

gax

Primary language name

Oromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji

Primary language dialect

Gabbra

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

100.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19603.jpg

Photo credits

Cosi von Lauppert

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

40.100000

Latitude

8.500000

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

41.155

Natural name

Gabra Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

6.456

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

14.995

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.152

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

219000

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19603/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19603.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1967-2024

Harari 61,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

103713

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Harari region: walled city of Harar; Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa. East.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Harari

Category

1

R o l3

har

Primary language name

Harari

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

99.689474

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12063.jpg

Photo credits

Kerry Olson

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

42.132950

Latitude

9.304720

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.310

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Harari

Natural pronunciation

HAH-rrah-rree

Percent christian p g a c

0.310

Percent evangelical

0.059

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.059

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

61000

Frontier

N

Map address

m12063_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12063_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12063_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12063/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12063.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Until recent times the Harari people lived in and near the ancient city of Harar in West Central Ethiopia. Harar is a center for Muslim learning. Most Harari made their living by trade. On market days the Harar buy and sell agricultural and manufactured products with the different peoples who live in the area. Harari parents strongly encourage their children to marry within their group. They speak their language of Harari only among their families and group. Harari women are not required to wear a Muslim dress, and they often take part in business ventures, which is not the norm in many Muslim societies.

Obstacles

Virtually all Harari are Sunni Muslims. They have been Muslims for over 500 years. Most Harari do not make friends with people outside of their group.

How reach

Ethiopian believers can build business relationships with the Harari and share the love of Jesus. Medical teams can go to the Harari and help them in practical ways.

Pray for p g

Ask the Lord to send Spirit-filled believers to the Harari to give them the good news. Pray the Holy Spirit would create an openness and hunger among the Harari for learning about Jesus. Pray the complete Bible would soon be translated into the Harari language.

Girirra 60,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119008

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Somali region: Afder zone, Elkere district.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

287

R o p2

C0198

People cluster

Somali

Peop name across countries

Girirra

Category

1

R o l3

gii

Primary language name

Girirra

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

85.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

42.100000

Latitude

5.842000

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

5.000

Percent christian p c

0.471

Natural name

Girirra

Percent christian p g a c

5.000

Percent evangelical

2.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.202

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

60000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21986/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Suri, Tirmaga-Chai 55,000 hab.

R o p3

109622

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Bench-Maji zone, toward Sudan border; west of Mizan Teferi.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Suri, Tirmaga-Chai

Category

3

R o l3

suq

Primary language name

Suri, Tirmaga-Chai

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2004-2023

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15130.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

35.321750

Latitude

5.705276

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Suri, Tirmaga-Chai

Percent christian p g a c

4.000

Percent evangelical

2.395

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.395

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

96

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

55000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15130_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15130_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15130_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15130/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15130.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Summary

The Surma people live in the remote southwest corner of Ethiopia. They have a basic subsistence and barter economy. The Surma are a highly monolingual and homogenous society, living beyond most of the influences of the modern world and its technology. Their tenuous relationship with neighboring ethnic groups often erupts in fighting and loss of life. The girl pictured here shows some of the typical Surma characteristics for both men and women: large earplugs, decorative body painting, the hair shaved in patterns. Men and children typically wear no clothing. Mission work was initiated among the Surma in the early 1970s. Due to various outside pressures, however, this Christian outreach lasted only a few years before leaving. There is presently no known Gospel witness among the Surma.

Obstacles

The Surma people are insular, largely cut off from most of the outside world.

How reach

There is planned outreach to this group. Pray for success in sharing the Good News with them.

Pray for church

There are a few reported Christians within this tribe. Pray the Surma Christians will see the need to fellowship together, to strengthen each other.

Pray for p g

Please pray for peace between the Surma and neighboring tribes. They also need to see the importance of schooling for their children. Pray that schools will be made available.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/24789271930/

Banna 53,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

118347

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Banna

Category

2

R o l3

amf

Primary language name

Hamer-Banne

Primary language dialect

Banna

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2014

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p21548.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.693414

Latitude

5.609143

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Banna

Natural pronunciation

BAH-nah

Percent christian p g a c

3.000

Percent evangelical

1.298

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.298

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

97

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

53000

Frontier

N

Map address

m21548_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m21548_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m21548_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21548/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p21548.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Banna are shepherds who live in the highlands of southwestern Ethiopia. They belong to a group of culturally distinct people known as the Sidamo. Although they are racially mixed with the Bushman hunters who originally inhabited the region, they do not have Bushman features. Some distinguish the Banna from the nearby Hamer tribe, but they are nearly identical in terms of language and culture.

Obstacles

The Banna are primarily located in the Gemu Gofa province, which is east of the Omo River and north of Lake Turkana. This area, called the Lower Omo region, has remained one of the least accessible parts of East Africa for missionaries. In addition to being hard to reach geographically, most Banna are also adherents of traditional religions.

How reach

The New Testament is available in the Hamer-Banna language in both print and audio and the JESUS Film is also available.

Pray for church

There are a few Christians among the Banna. Pray for them to grow in the Lord and boldly share their faith with their families and friends.

Pray for p g

Pray for loving and tenacious workers to go to the Banna people. Pray for God's kingdom to come and his will to be done among them. Pray for a movement of Banna households to study the Bible and accept the blessings of Christ.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/34507502945/

Nyangatom 50,000 hab.

R o p3

102710

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: south Omo zone, Omo and Kibish rivers area.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Nyangatom

Category

1

R o l3

nnj

Primary language name

Nyangatom

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2017

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11610.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

35.427000

Latitude

5.489300

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

35.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Nyangatom

Percent christian p g a c

28.800

Percent evangelical

28.700

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

23.446

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

65

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

62000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11610_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11610_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11610_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11610/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11610.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/15150803989

Chinese, general 47,000 hab.

R o p3

115066

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

11

R o p1

A002

Affinity bloc

East Asian Peoples

People i d2

161

R o p2

C0065

People cluster

Chinese

Peop name across countries

Chinese, general

Category

1

R o l3

cmn

Primary language name

Chinese, Mandarin

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1857-1981

Portions year

1864-1986

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

7

R l g3 p c

7

R l g3 p g a c

7

Primary religion

Non-Religious

Primary religion p c

Non-Religious

Primary religion p g a c

Non-Religious

P c islam

2.000000

P c non religious

45

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19206.jpg

Photo credits

Ming Xia - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

46

Longitude

38.729832

Latitude

9.051582

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

8.000

Percent christian p c

9.840

Natural name

Chinese

Natural pronunciation

chai-NEEZ

Percent christian p g a c

8.539

Percent evangelical

5.700

Percent evangelical p c

7.936

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.472

P c buddhism

12

P c ethnic religions

33

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

15516800

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19206/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19206.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://flickr.com/photos/xiaming/340780206

Bible year

1874-2018

Dorze 46,000 hab.

R o p3

102718

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: North Omo zone, Chencha area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Dorze

Category

3

R o l3

doz

Primary language name

Dorze

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

0

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11614.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.564750

Latitude

6.279110

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

86.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Dorze

Percent christian p g a c

86.000

Percent evangelical

36.000

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

36.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

14

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

46000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11614_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

Y

Nomadic type description

Service or Trade

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11614_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11614_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11614/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11614.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/8190603206

Mosiye 39,000 hab.

R o p3

102654

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Tsegen zone, west of Lake Chamo.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Mosiye

Category

3

R o l3

dox

Primary language name

Mositacha

Number languages spoken

4

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2023

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.216300

Latitude

5.746680

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

95.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Mosiye

Percent christian p g a c

95.000

Percent evangelical

51.487

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

51.487

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

5

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

39000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11581/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Zay 35,000 hab.

R o p3

111160

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Oromia region: Lake Zway shores and east islands.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Zay

Category

1

R o l3

zwa

Primary language name

Zay

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2025

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16094.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

38.710699

Latitude

7.927551

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

80.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Zay

Percent christian p g a c

80.000

Percent evangelical

0.652

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.652

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

20

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

35000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16094/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16094.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Zayse 35,000 hab.

R o p3

111162

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Tsegen zone, west of Lake Chamo.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Zayse

Category

3

R o l3

zay

Primary language name

Zayse

Primary language dialect

Zergulla

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2010-2020

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16096.jpg

Photo credits

MANI

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.353040

Latitude

5.810140

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

82.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Zayse

Percent christian p g a c

82.000

Percent evangelical

77.666

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

77.666

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

18

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

35000

Frontier

N

Map address

m16096_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16096_et.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16096/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16096.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Summary

A basic value of the Zayse is tokuma, which is identification with the group. Cooperation is central to this system, especially in work arrangements. The Zayse have a reputation for being easygoing and sociable. They value hospitality and almsgiving, but more to relatives and friends than to strangers. The vast majority of the Zayse are animistic; that is, they believe that living things and inanimate objects have a soul or spirit. They worship a supreme, masculine sky god, whom they view as being remote and inaccessible. They also believe in the existence of zar, or spirits that live near water and in other places. It is also believed the zar may possess people.

Obstacles

No scripture has been reported in the language of the Zayse, but Gospel recordings are available. Please pray for workers to take these to the people.

How reach

Please pray that some of the many Christians in Ethiopia will be given a desire and burden to take the good news of Jesus to the Zayse people. Pray they won't be overlooked.

Pray for church

It is questionable as to whether any of the Zayse tribe know and follow Jesus as Savior and Lord. But pray for those who will soon come to saving faith. They will need workers to help them become firmly established on God's promises, not doubting or wavering.

Pray for p g

Please pray for pure drinking water for the Zayse people, and for sufficient water for their crops.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.maniafrica.com

Tsemay 32,000 hab.

R o p3

110207

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Omo area, lowlands west of Lake Chamo.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Tsemay

Category

2

R o l3

tsb

Primary language name

Tsamai

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2017

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15589.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.947340

Latitude

5.331590

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

5.016

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Tsemay

Percent christian p g a c

5.016

Percent evangelical

4.790

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.790

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

95

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

32000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15589_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission

Map credit u r l

https://www.cartomission.com

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15589_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15589_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15589/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15589.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Summary

The Tsamai are a people group that live in the plain of the Weyt 'o River. They may have been part of the Konso people and because of raids from the Borana, had crossed the Sagan River to settle and intermingle with the Banna and Dime. They are neighbors of the Hamar and Banna, with whom they have built a strong alliance. They are farmers as well as livestock producers. They grow sorghum and maize, and use the hoe to cultivate the land. Their administrative and trade center is Weyto town. The Tsamai are predominantly followers of their ethnic religion which believes that the male and female star created the world.

Obstacles

No scripture is reported as available in the Tsamai language.

How reach

There are many evangelical Christians in Ethiopia. Please pray that some of these people will be given an interest in taking the Gospel to the Tsamai tribe. Pray they will follow through and spend the necessary time among the Tsamai to help develop disciples.

Pray for church

There are a few Christians among the Tsamai tribe today, and they need prayer support. Pray that workers will be sent to them to help them become firmly established in the faith.

Pray for p g

Pray the Tsamai tribe will soon be set free from belief in what is not true, and will come to know and worship the creator God.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/7912349870

Melo 31,000 hab.

R o p3

106534

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: North Omo zone, Malo-Koza area, northeast of Basketo [bst] language area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Melo

Category

1

R o l3

mfx

Primary language name

Melo

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.806060

Latitude

6.591400

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

65.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Melo

Percent christian p g a c

65.000

Percent evangelical

56.198

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

56.198

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

35

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

31000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13668/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Uduk 30,000 hab.

R o p3

110363

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Uduk

Category

1

R o l3

udu

Primary language name

Uduk

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

1963-2007

Portions year

1947-1966

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15687.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

4

Longitude

34.433190

Latitude

8.252990

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

20.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Uduk

Percent christian p g a c

20.838

Percent evangelical

3.000

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.005

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

80

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

69400

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15687/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15687.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Chara 26,000 hab.

R o p3

102028

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: South Omo zone, both sides of Omo river.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Chara

Category

1

R o l3

cra

Primary language name

Tsaara

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

2024

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11309.jpg

Photo credits

Steve Evans - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.426960

Latitude

6.618210

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.145

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Chara

Natural pronunciation

CHAH-rah

Percent christian p g a c

3.145

Percent evangelical

2.033

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.033

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

97

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

26000

Frontier

N

Map address

m11309_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-NC 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

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People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11309_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11309/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11309.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Summary

The Chara make their living through farming. They had a high population until they were decimated through war and frequent slave raids. Along with their ethnic religion, the Chara practice a syncretized form of Orthodox Christianity.

Obstacles

A twisted form of Christianity keeps these people from embracing the truth of the Savior.

How reach

Those who want to take Christ to the Chara people will want to write worship music within the bounds of their culture. They can also write skits based on the Gospels, so the Chara people can understand who Jesus really is.

Pray for p g

Pray for the Lord to raise up, prepare and send out those who will use gospel materials and take them to the Chara people. Pray there would soon come a day when Chara disciples will make more disciples. Ask the Lord to strengthen the existing indigenous church to reach its people. Pray for gospel resources to become available in their language.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/babasteve/2937032808/

Arab, Sudanese 24,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109571

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

10

R o p1

A001

Affinity bloc

Arab World

People i d2

117

R o p2

C0019

People cluster

Arab, Sudan

Peop name across countries

Arab, Sudanese

Category

1

R o l3

apd

Primary language name

Arabic, Sudanese

Primary language dialect

Western Sudanese

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

1978-2022

Portions year

1927-1964

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

97.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15104.jpg

Photo credits

David Haberlah - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

24

Longitude

34.468630

Latitude

10.189440

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

3.000

Percent christian p c

1.344

Natural name

Sudanese Arab

Natural pronunciation

soo-dun-EEZ AE-rub

Percent christian p g a c

0.394

Percent evangelical

0.500

Percent evangelical p c

0.265

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.077

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

22431400

Frontier

N

Map address

m00077.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m00077.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15104/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15104.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sudanese_arab_from_manasir_tribe.jpg

Birale 23,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108913

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Neighbors of the Tsamai people, living nearby.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Birale

Category

2

R o l3

tsb

Primary language name

Tsamai

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2017

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.960000

Latitude

5.320000

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Birale

Percent christian p g a c

3.000

Percent evangelical

2.000

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

97

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

23000

Frontier

N

Map address

m21842_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m21842_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m21842_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21842/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Toposa 23,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

110166

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Toposa

Category

1

R o l3

toq

Primary language name

Toposa

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2002-2006

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15563.jpg

Photo credits

Michael French

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

4

Longitude

35.862353

Latitude

5.312437

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Toposa

Percent christian p g a c

83.993

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.853

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

389700

Frontier

Y

Map address

m15563_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15563_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15563_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15563/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15563.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Seze 20,000 hab.

R o p3

108885

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

West Oromia region: near Begi, north of Hozo [hoz] language area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Seze

Category

1

R o l3

sze

Primary language name

Seze

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

75.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

34.667350

Latitude

9.517850

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

25.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Seze

Percent christian p g a c

25.000

Percent evangelical

9.300

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

9.300

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

20000

Frontier

N

Map address

m14880_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14880_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14880_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14880/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Nao 19,000 hab.

R o p3

107081

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Scattered in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Decha Awraja, Shoa Bench wereda, Dulkuma village; Sheko wereda, Aybera, Kosa, and Jomdos villages.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Nao

Category

1

R o l3

noz

Primary language name

Nayi

Primary language dialect

Nao

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

2

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

2

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.354930

Latitude

6.885420

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

10.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Nao

Percent christian p g a c

10.000

Percent evangelical

0.406

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.406

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

19000

Frontier

N

Map address

m13951_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13951_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13951_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13951/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Minimally Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-2.png

Komo 17,000 hab.

R o p3

105156

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Oromia region: Mao-Komo woreda south of Asosa, south and west of Kwama [kmq] language area; Gambela region: Bonga area, near Baro river.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Komo

Category

3

R o l3

xom

Primary language name

Komo (Sudan)

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

1960-1963

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

85.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12767.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

34.239029

Latitude

8.713711

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

5.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Komo

Percent christian p g a c

9.850

Percent evangelical

2.600

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.434

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

54000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12767/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12767.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Mursi 15,000 hab.

R o p3

106929

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: central Omo area, lowlands southwest of Jinka.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Mursi

Category

1

R o l3

muz

Primary language name

Mursi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13887.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.093810

Latitude

5.709110

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

11.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Mursi

Percent christian p g a c

11.000

Percent evangelical

5.298

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

5.298

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

89

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

15000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

Y

Nomadic type description

Agro-Pastoralists

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13887/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13887.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/40574745670

Bodi 14,000 hab.

R o p3

106524

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Bench-Maji zone; highlanders (Banio dialect) in Bachuma area; lowlanders (Koruwo dialect) south; Bodi near Omo river

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Bodi

Category

2

R o l3

mym

Primary language name

Me'en

Primary language dialect

Bodi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2021

Portions year

1996-2010

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p21546.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.865000

Latitude

6.959600

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

6.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Bodi

Percent christian p g a c

6.000

Percent evangelical

3.847

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.847

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

94

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

14000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

Y

Nomadic type description

Agro-Pastoralists

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21546/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p21546.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/11244942103

Arbore 13,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

100482

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: South Omo zone; Oromia region: Lake Chew Bahir area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Arbore

Category

1

R o l3

arv

Primary language name

Arbore

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2023

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10415.jpg

Photo credits

Ivano Poggi

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.721384

Latitude

4.891682

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.615

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Arbore

Percent christian p g a c

1.615

Percent evangelical

1.615

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.615

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

98

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

13000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10415_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

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People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10415_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10415/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10415.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Arbore people live west of the Woito river (which flows from north to south into the swampy plain which was once lake Stefanie), northeast of the lake, and on the right bank of the lower Sagan. They are very active traders and spread into distant areas. They exchange cattle for agricultural products from the Amare Kokke and acquire worked iron from the Kerre and Borana. They build their huts slightly oval in shape. The Arbore have a bodily mutilation of raised dots on the chest and abdomen. They believe in a Supreme Being creator and father of men whom they call Waq.

Obstacles

Spiritual opposition will almost always be present when Jesus is presented. Pray against this, so the Arbore will be free to understand and believe the message.

How reach

There are many evangelical Christians in Ethiopia. Pray that some of these will be given a burden to take the Gospel to the Arbore people.

Pray for church

There are probably about 100 individuals in this tribe who are evangelical Christians. Pray they will be taught accurately the ways of Christ, live in harmony with one another, and live holy lives.

Pray for p g

Please pray the Arbore tribe will soon hear accurately of who Jesus is and what he has done for them. Pray they will hear this message several times, and in different formats.

Gwama 13,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

107406

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

South Benishangul-Gumuz and western Oromia regions: near Sudan border, south of Asosa to Gidami; 19 villages, including one (Yabus) in Sudan.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Gwama

Category

1

R o l3

kmq

Primary language name

Gwama

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

70.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13984.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

34.264490

Latitude

9.513360

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Gwama

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

30

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

13000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m13984_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13984_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13984_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13984/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13984.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Gwama are mostly rural people living in the highlands of Ethiopia, on the border with Sudan. They are predominantly farmers. Literacy rates are low, although many have expressed interest in learning to read in their mother tongues, as well as in learning other languages for wider communication. Many men have some proficiency in a second language, but most women do not. Evangelistic materials are needed in their mother tongues.

Obstacles

Most of the Gwama are Muslim, but there are also followers of the traditional religion. They have their own ritual specialists. There may be no Christians among the Gwama. Additionally, they lack access to electricity, medicine, clean water, and quality medical care. Due to the low literacy rates, creativity may be required to reach Gwama with the gospel.

Pray for p g

Ask the Lord to send Christian medical personnel, teachers, and missionaries to reach the Gwama with the gospel. Pray that the Gwama would receive resources that share the gospel in an understandable language. Pray that the Lord would soften their hearts to the good news of Jesus Christ.

N t online

Y

Baiso, Gedicho 11,000 hab.

R o p3

100791

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: halfway between Soddo and Arba Minch, Merab Abaya area, Alge village (390); Gidicho Island, Baiso and Shigima villages (200); Welege island on Lake Abaya (420), and west shore.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Baiso, Gedicho

Category

1

R o l3

bsw

Primary language name

Baiso

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

2023

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.770510

Latitude

6.452440

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

88.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Baiso, Gedicho

Percent christian p g a c

88.000

Percent evangelical

63.042

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

63.042

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

12

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

11000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10580_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10580_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10580_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10580/ET

Country u r l

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J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Kunama 9,600 hab.

R o p3

105406

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Kunama

Category

1

R o l3

kun

Primary language name

Kunama

Primary language dialect

Tika

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1927-2004

Portions year

1906-1970

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12850.jpg

Photo credits

Francescana Printing

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

37.845180

Latitude

14.508670

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

10.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Kunama

Percent christian p g a c

24.171

Percent evangelical

5.617

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

8.840

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

173600

Frontier

N

Map address

m12850_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

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People group map expanded u r l

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People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12850/ET

People group photo u r l

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Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.eritrea.be/

Bible year

2012

Hozo 9,100 hab.

R o p3

101204

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Benishangul-Gumuz region: Tongo zone; west Oromia region: Begi area, 50 or more villages.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Hozo

Category

1

R o l3

hoz

Primary language name

Hozo

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

91.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

34.596240

Latitude

9.411140

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

9.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Hozo

Percent christian p g a c

9.000

Percent evangelical

4.500

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.500

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

9100

Frontier

N

Map address

m10763_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10763_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10763_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10763/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Dime 7,600 hab.

R o p3

102612

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: north of Omo river, just before it turns south.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Dime

Category

1

R o l3

dim

Primary language name

Dime

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2026

Portions year

2023

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

10.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11559.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.317500

Latitude

6.157400

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

87.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Dime

Percent christian p g a c

87.000

Percent evangelical

33.700

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

33.700

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

3

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

7600

Frontier

N

Map address

m11559_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

Y

Nomadic type description

Agro-Pastoralists

Map credits

Amanuel Getachew Mamo

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11559_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11559_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11559/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11559.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Arab, Yemeni 6,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109729

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

10

R o p1

A001

Affinity bloc

Arab World

People i d2

118

R o p2

C0020

People cluster

Arab, Yemeni

Peop name across countries

Arab, Yemeni

Category

1

R o l3

acq

Primary language name

Arabic, Ta'izzi-Adeni

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

6

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Islam

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

100.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15198.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

15

Longitude

34.505181

Latitude

9.581027

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.001

Natural name

Yemeni Arab

Natural pronunciation

YEH-meh-nee AE-rub

Percent christian p g a c

0.005

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.000

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

9819900

Frontier

Y

Map address

m15198_pgac.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Location and Design: Joshua Project. Map boundaries: GADM

Map credit u r l

https://gadm.org/

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

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People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15198_pgac.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15198/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15198.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/10046109115/

Maaban 5,600 hab.

R o p3

105951

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Maaban

Category

1

R o l3

mfz

Primary language name

Mabaan

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1988-2002

Portions year

1947-1997

J p scale

2

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13172.jpg

Photo credits

Maya Nogi

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

34.220000

Latitude

9.810000

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

30.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Maaban

Percent christian p g a c

15.864

Percent evangelical

1.000

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.769

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

70

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

96600

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13172/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13172.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Minimally Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-2.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2017-2022

Kachama, Ganjule 5,100 hab.

R o p3

104367

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Oromia State and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Lake Abaya, Gidicho island, Kachama, and Lake Chamo, Ganjule on west shore, Shela-Mela village.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Kachama, Ganjule

Category

1

R o l3

kcx

Primary language name

Kachama-Ganjule

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

5

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

20.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12400.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.929280

Latitude

6.395920

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

80.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Kachama, Ganjule

Percent christian p g a c

80.000

Percent evangelical

76.787

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

76.787

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

5100

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12400/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12400.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Kunfal 4,800 hab.

R o p3

105417

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Amhara region: Awi and North Gonder zones, southwest of Lake Tana; Benishangul-Gumuz region: Metekel zone.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Kunfal

Category

2

R o l3

awn

Primary language name

Awngi

Primary language dialect

Kunfal

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2016

Portions year

2009

J p scale

3

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

3

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.300050

Latitude

12.169410

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

100.000

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Kunfal

Percent christian p g a c

100.000

Percent evangelical

1.000

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

4800

Frontier

N

Map address

m12854_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12854_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12854_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12854/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Superficially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-3.png

N t online

Y

Mao, Northern 4,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

107451

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Benishangul-Gumuz region: Bambassi area and Didessa river valley; Oromia region: western Wellaga zone.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Mao, Northern

Category

1

R o l3

myf

Primary language name

Mawes Aasse

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

85.200000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14023.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

34.726570

Latitude

9.809270

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.800

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Northern Mao

Percent christian p g a c

4.800

Percent evangelical

1.500

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.500

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

4600

Frontier

N

Map address

m14023_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14023_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14023_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14023/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14023.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Most Northern Mao are farmers. The Northern Mao of Ethiopia primarily reside in rural villages in western Ethiopia, around Bambassi town and in the Didessa River Valley. The Northern Mao around Bambassi and in the Didessa River Valley share a common culture and language. Though Northern and Southern Mao recognize one another as having a shared cultural identity, they realize that their languages are completely different. When Northern Mao and Southern Mao people meet, they usually use another language, like Oromo, to communicate.

Obstacles

There are possible language differences that could hinder the spread of the gospel among these Muslim people.

How reach

The Northern Mao around Bambassi are predominantly Muslim, while those in the Didessa River Valley are predominantly Christian. These Christians can reach their Muslim neighbors.

Pray for p g

Pray for the Northern Mao people to experience and embrace God's glory and goodness. Pray for Holy Spirit-sent workers to go to the Northern Mao Muslims. Pray for the Lord to speak to Northern Mao elders through dreams and visions, giving them a desire to follow the King of kings.

Suri 4,100 hab.

R o p3

100844

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

The Suri (Kacipo-Balesi) area is situated in the very remote southwest of Ethiopia (Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region) and in the far east of South Sudan (Jonglei State) respectively (south of the Akobo valley along the Kare valley to the west and the east and on the Boma plateau). The area is hilly, partly mountainous with both narrow and wide valleys. The Suri (Kacipo-Balesi) settlements (smaller villages and hamlets on an altitude of 750 – 1250 m) cover the forested, tropical savanna area loosely.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Suri

Category

3

R o l3

koe

Primary language name

Suri, Kacipo-Bale

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10604.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

34.989307

Latitude

6.304994

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.473

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Suri

Percent christian p g a c

4.097

Percent evangelical

3.473

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.097

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

96

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

8800

Frontier

N

Map address

m10604_et.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10604_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10604_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10604/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10604.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Summary

The primary religion practiced by the Kacipo-Balesi is animism, a religious worldview that natural physical entities--including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects--possess a spiritual essence. There is a small Christian minority among them, but the only Christian materials in their language are some gospel recordings. They live in South Sudan and Ethiopia.

Obstacles

There are not enough Christian materials for this people group.

How reach

Believers can take Global Recordings Networks' Audio Bible teachings to their villages and make sure that they are available to the local leaders.

Pray for church

Pray that believers among the Kacipo-Balesi people will be filled with the both the fruit and the power of the Holy Spirit so that others will be drawn to their Lord.

Pray for p g

The Kacipo-Balesi people are animistic, so they attribute power to spirits that control their lives. Pray that they will be willing to understand that the God of the Bible has all power, and all worship is due to Him alone. There are few Christian materials for this people group. Pray for the JESUS Film to become available in their language. Pray for a Disciple-Making movement to flourish among this people group, both in South Sudan and in Ethiopia.

Photo credit u r l

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Suri_Tribe,_Ethiopia_%289712555563%29.jpg

Kwegu 3,900 hab.

R o p3

113930

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: southwest, Omo river west bank, Kuchur village, and a small group north.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Kwegu

Category

1

R o l3

xwg

Primary language name

Kwegu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18363.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.163830

Latitude

5.409530

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

44.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Kwegu

Percent christian p g a c

44.000

Percent evangelical

39.796

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

39.796

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

56

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

3900

Frontier

N

Map address

m18363.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18363.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18363/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18363.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/49706276398

Opo 3,500 hab.

R o p3

105631

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Gambella region, along Sudan border north of Anuak [anu] and Nuer [nus]. 5 villages

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Opo

Category

1

R o l3

lgn

Primary language name

Opo

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2019-2025

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

1

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Christianity

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12980.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

33.915080

Latitude

8.406490

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

60.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Opo

Percent christian p g a c

26.097

Percent evangelical

46.260

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

16.249

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

40

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

10900

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12980/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12980.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Karo 2,900 hab.

R o p3

104685

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: south Omo zone, upstream from Daasanach [dsh] language area, riverside settlements near Hamer-Banna [amf] language area.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Karo

Category

1

R o l3

kxh

Primary language name

Karo (Ethiopia)

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2023

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12547.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.178700

Latitude

5.200240

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

15.518

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Karo

Percent christian p g a c

15.518

Percent evangelical

12.185

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

12.185

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

84

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

2900

Frontier

N

Map address

m12547_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission

Map credit u r l

https://www.cartomission.com

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12547_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12547_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12547/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12547.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Summary

The Karo live south of the Mursi on the left bank of the Omo River. They subsist through farming. They use the hoe to cultivate the land and rely on the Omo River for water. They also fish, especially in times of scarcity. They have a ceremony of jumping over lined cattle, similar to that of the Hamer. A young man who is able to jump over a large number of cattle proves that he is able to marry. They peacefully co-exist with their neighbors but at times get into conflict with the Mursi. They are followers of ethnic religions.

Obstacles

No scripture or other resources are available in the Karo language.

How reach

Please pray the small Karo tribe will not be overlooked as Ethiopian Christians reach out to the unreached tribes in their country.

Pray for church

Please pray for the few Karo individuals who identify themselves as Christians, that they will learn to be joyful always, praying continually, and giving thanks in all circumstances.

Pray for p g

Pray for peaceful relations between the Karo and Mursi tribes, and for enough rainfall for the crops and herds of the Karo.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/48682458458/

Murle 2,900 hab.

R o p3

106921

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Murle

Category

1

R o l3

mur

Primary language name

Murle

Primary language dialect

Olam

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

1996-2014

Portions year

1969-1996

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

2

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13882.jpg

Photo credits

Nganloki William

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

35.456280

Latitude

6.781520

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

25.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Murle

Percent christian p g a c

10.216

Percent evangelical

18.105

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.739

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

75

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

200900

Frontier

N

Map address

m13882.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13882.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13882/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13882.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Negedbeher, Weyto 2,500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

110818

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

North central, Amhara region; Addis Ababa

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

164

R o p2

C0068

People cluster

Ethio-Semitic

Peop name across countries

Negedbeher, Weyto

Category

3

R o l3

amh

Primary language name

Amharic

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1829-1988

Portions year

1824-1988

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

95.600000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

37.936570

Latitude

11.778610

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.400

Percent christian p c

82.724

Natural name

Negedbeher

Percent christian p g a c

4.400

Percent evangelical

0.674

Percent evangelical p c

1.095

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.674

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

2500

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15394/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1840-2014

Gobato 2,400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

103399

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Benishangul-Gumuz region: Blue Nile river and Sudan border corner north of Asosa; Dalati, Sirba Abay area east of Dabus river; Matahara east

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Gobato

Category

2

R o l3

wti

Primary language name

Berta

Primary language dialect

Gobato

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

3

Portions year

2006

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

85.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

36.090000

Latitude

9.060000

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Gobato

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

15

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

2400

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22357/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Oromo, Anfillo 800 hab.

R o p3

100342

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Oromia region: Anfillo forest, west of Dembi Dolo.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Oromo, Anfillo

Category

3

R o l3

gaz

Primary language name

Oromo, West Central

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1876-1995

Portions year

1841-1981

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

65.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10318.jpg

Photo credits

Rod Waddington - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

34.627040

Latitude

8.693280

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

20.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Anfillo Oromo

Percent christian p g a c

20.000

Percent evangelical

4.500

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.500

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

15

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

800

Frontier

N

Map address

m10318_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10318_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10318_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10318/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10318.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rod_waddington/10009421865

Bible year

1899-2023

Ganza 800 hab.

R o p3

103219

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Gambela region: Mao-Komo special wereda, north of Zebsher.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Ganza

Category

1

R o l3

gza

Primary language name

Ganza

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

12.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19490.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

34.431211

Latitude

10.405077

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

3.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Ganza

Percent christian p g a c

2.664

Percent evangelical

2.500

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.500

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

85

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

5200

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19490/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19490.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Shabo 600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108891

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Sheka zone; Oromia State, Illubabor zone, between Majang [mpe] and Shekkacho [moy] language areas.

People i d1

13

R o p1

A004

Affinity bloc

Horn of Africa Peoples

People i d2

253

R o p2

C0161

People cluster

Omotic

Peop name across countries

Shabo

Category

3

R o l3

mpe

Primary language name

Majang

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

4

N t year

2017

Portions year

1993-2009

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14883.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

35.153698

Latitude

8.062667

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.000

Percent christian p c

78.439

Natural name

Shabo

Percent christian p g a c

2.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

61.317

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

98

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

600

Frontier

N

Map address

m14883_et.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14883_et.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14883_et.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14883/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14883.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Jewish, Ethiopian 600 hab.

R o p3

102987

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Northwest Amhara region, north of Lake Tana. Qwara or Kayla are near Addis Ababa

People i d1

15

R o p1

A006

Affinity bloc

Jewish

People i d2

197

R o p2

C0102

People cluster

Jewish - Other

Peop name across countries

Jewish, Ethiopian

Category

3

R o l3

amh

Primary language name

Amharic

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

5

N t year

1829-1988

Portions year

1824-1988

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

10

R l g3 p c

10

R l g3 p g a c

10

Primary religion

Judaism

Primary religion p c

Judaism

Primary religion p g a c

Judaism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11180.jpg

Photo credits

Galen Frysinger

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

N

Count of countries

2

Longitude

37.054240

Latitude

12.811930

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

9.000

Percent christian p c

1.460

Natural name

Ethiopian Jewish

Natural pronunciation

EE-thee-OH-pee-un joo

Percent christian p g a c

3.038

Percent evangelical

3.300

Percent evangelical p c

0.888

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.703

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

86600

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11180/ET

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11180.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.galenfrysinger.com

Bible year

1840-2014

Daats'in 500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

117712

R o g2

AFR

Continent

Africa

Region name

Africa, East and Southern

I s o3

ETH

Location in country

Amhara: Qwara wereda, small villages in Mahadid K’ebele; Benishangul-Gumuz: Guba wereda, villages in Inashemsh K’ebele.

People i d1

22

R o p1

A013

Affinity bloc

Sub-Saharan Peoples

People i d2

245

R o p2

C0153

People cluster

Nilotic

Peop name across countries

Daats'in

Category

1

R o l3

dtn

Primary language name

Daats'iin

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Amharic

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

5

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

6

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

6

Primary religion

Islam

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Islam

P c islam

100.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

1

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

35.454800

Latitude

12.175600

Ctry

Ethiopia

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

76.441

Natural name

Daats'in

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

26.729

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

7

Population p g a c

500

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/20994/ET

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/ET

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png