Unreached people group

Apurucayali Asheninka

Population5K
LanguageAjyininka Apurucayali
ReligionChristianity
Minimally reached
2.000%
Evangelicals
Latin-Caribbean AmericansSouth American Indigenous
Who they are

The Apurucayali Asheninka are an indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon basin, belonging to the Arawak linguistic family. Traditionally settled along rivers in the central jungle, they keep their cultural identity and mother tongue alive. Their history is marked by a deep attachment to the tropical rainforest, life in riverbank communities, and the oral transmission of their customs and family values.

Where they live
1
Country
5K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Peru Superficially reached
100%
5.300
The Bible in this people's language

A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.

Ajyininka Apurucayali New Testament complete
Audio recordings Not available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)60.000%
Evangelicals2.000%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For the wide distribution and understanding of the Scriptures in the Ajyininka Apurucayali language.
For the wide distribution and understanding of the Scriptures in the Ajyininka Apurucayali language.
For biblical training and perseverance for Christian leaders serving in their villages.

Pray for Apurucayali Asheninka

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