People
Who they are
The Aukan, also known as the Ndjuka, are a Maroon community in the tropical rainforests of Suriname and French Guiana. Descendants of Africans who won their freedom and settled in the South American interior, they keep ancestral traditions and a distinctive creole language alive. Their culture is deeply connected to river navigation and communal village life.
Where they live
3
Countries
75K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Suriname Significantly reached
|
66.4%
|
49.000 |
French Guiana Partially reached
|
32.5%
|
24.000 |
Guyana Superficially reached
|
1.1%
|
800 |
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.
Aukan
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)83.2%
Evangelicals9.9%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual e maturidade bíblica das igrejas locais entre os aukan.
Pelo engajamento profundo das famílias com a Palavra de Deus em seu próprio idioma.
Por líderes cristãos locais capacitados para discipular as novas gerações ribeirinhas.
Pelo desenvolvimento social, educacional e econômico equilibrado das aldeias ndjuka.
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