People
Where the gospel has not yet reached this people
6K people from this group live in countries where they remain unreached or minimally reached:
-
Bangladesh Minimally reached
5.500 people
Who they are
The Asho Khyang, also known as Chin Asho, are an indigenous people who inhabit valleys and lowland plains in Myanmar and neighboring regions. Unlike other mountain groups, they historically settled closer to lowland populations, which profoundly influenced their language, culture and traditions over the generations.
They preserve their identity through their own language and strong community ties, passing songs, customs and the memory of their ancestors on to younger generations.
Where they live
2
Countries
187K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Myanmar (Burma) Partially reached
|
97%
|
180.000 |
|
Bangladesh Minimally reached
|
3%
|
5.500 |
How they live
Most families depend on rice cultivation, fishing in local rivers and raising small livestock for their livelihood. Traditional houses are built on wooden and bamboo stilts, adapted to the humid climate and seasonal rains.
Community life is marked by mutual help during planting and harvest, with village decisions shared among household heads.
What they believe
Buddhist faith predominates in daily life, shaped by contact with Burmese culture, alongside a strong respect for local and ancestral spirits. Offerings at household altars and participation in temple festivals express the search for protection and blessing, intertwining spiritual life with social customs.
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.
Asho Chin
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)15%
Evangelicals10%
Needs
Families face economic challenges arising from regional instability and a lack of basic services, such as quality medical care and well-equipped schools. There is a great need for community training and ongoing discipleship to encourage the existing local congregations.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento dos cristãos entre os Asho Khyang, para que testemunhem com graça entre parentes e vizinhos.
Por recursos e porções bíblicas claras na língua do coração, acessíveis a todas as idades.
Pela melhoria das condições de saúde e educação nas aldeias mais afastadas.
Por paz duradoura nas regiões onde o povo habita, trazendo estabilidade para as famílias.
Pelo surgimento de novas comunidades de fé saudáveis e vibrantes em cada vilarejo.
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