People
Who they are
The arawak are an indigenous people historically connected to the coastal and riverine regions of northern South America and the Caribbean. Guardians of rich community traditions and deep knowledge of the tropical rainforest, they face ongoing challenges to preserve their native language and protect their ancestral lands amid the rapid changes and pressures of the modern world.
Where they live
5
Countries
26K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Guyana Significantly reached
|
66.7%
|
17.000 |
United States Partially reached
|
12.5%
|
3.200 |
Suriname Partially reached
|
9.4%
|
2.400 |
French Guiana Superficially reached
|
6.3%
|
1.600 |
Venezuela Partially reached
|
5.1%
|
1.300 |
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)88.6%
Evangelicals9.6%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For the preservation of the cultural identity and traditional lands of the arawak communities.
For the spiritual strengthening of arawak believers and the raising up of biblically trained leaders.
For the revitalization of the arawak language and growing access to God's Word in their heart language.
For community health, education, and development initiatives that bless the families of this people.
Pray for Arawak
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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