People
Who they are
The Awin, also known as the Aekyom, are an Indigenous people who inhabit the forests and river basins of Western Province in Papua New Guinea. They maintain a strong connection to their ancestral lands, preserving their mother tongue and rich oral traditions as they experience the changes brought by contact with urban centers and regional development activities.
Where they live
1
Country
40K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
|
100%
|
39.000 |
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.
Aekyom
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)98%
Evangelicals20%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo aprofundamento do discipulado e da maturidade bíblica entre as famílias da comunidade.
Pela formação de lideranças locais que ensinem as Escrituras com fidelidade na língua do coração.
Por sabedoria para os jovens que equilibram as tradições da aldeia com os estudos e oportunidades nas cidades.
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