People

Bakwe Pygmy

Population29K
LanguageKoongo
ReligionEthnic Religions
Partially reached
5%
Evangelicals
Ethnic Religions/Animism Sub-Saharan AfricansPygmy
Who they are

The Bakwe live in Angola and are part of the group of peoples known as Pygmies. They mainly speak Koongo. Most follow the traditional religions of their people. Christians form a minority, which includes evangelicals.

Where they live
1
Country
29K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Angola Partially reached
100%
28.000
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.

Koongo Complete Bible
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)25%
Evangelicals5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the faith of Bakwe Christians in Angola, that they may deepen their faith and their knowledge of Jesus.
Pray for Bakwe families to study and understand the Scriptures in Koongo.
Pray for the work of churches serving the Bakwe, that they may train leaders from among the people to teach the Bible.

Pray for Bakwe Pygmy

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