People
Who they are
The Biritai are a small Indigenous people who live in the forests and along the rivers of the Papua region of Indonesia. Living in isolated villages, they preserve traditional practices centered on hunting, fishing, and basic subsistence farming. Their mother tongue is essential to their cultural identity, passing on ancestral knowledge amid the challenges of geographical isolation.
Where they live
1
Country
400
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Indonesia Superficially reached
|
100%
|
400 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Biritai
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)64%
Evangelicals2%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Por discipulado bíblico que fortaleça e aprofunde a fé da comunidade biritai.
Pelo desenvolvimento de porções das Escrituras e recursos orais no idioma biritai.
Por capacitação e sabedoria para os líderes cristãos locais que servem o povo.
Por melhorias no acesso à saúde e na educação básica para as famílias das aldeias.
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