People
Who they are
The Barapasi are an Indigenous people who inhabit the coastal and riverine areas of Papua Province, Indonesia. Living in villages near rivers and mangroves, they preserve their native language and ancestral customs, which are closely tied to the tropical forests and waters of the Cenderawasih basin.
Where they live
1
Country
4K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Indonesia Partially reached
|
100%
|
3.700 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Barapasi
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)30%
Evangelicals4%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e discipulado bíblico dos cristãos entre os barapasi.
Por projetos de tradução e acesso às Escrituras na língua barapasi.
Pelo desenvolvimento comunitário, com melhorias em saúde e educação nas aldeias ribeirinhas.
Pelo testemunho corajoso da igreja local diante do apego ao animismo tradicional.
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