People
Who they are
The Bongu live along the coast of Astrolabe Bay in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. A coastal community deeply connected to the land and sea, they preserve their own Papuan language and rich communal traditions. Village life revolves around subsistence farming and small-scale fishing, with close kinship ties sustaining their cultural identity and communal life.
Where they live
1
Country
2K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
|
100%
|
1.700 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Bongu
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)74%
Evangelicals22%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual e discipulado bíblico das famílias bongu.
Pelo engajamento contínuo com as Escrituras na língua materna e pelo desenvolvimento de materiais cristãos locais.
Por melhorias no acesso à saúde e à educação básica para os jovens das aldeias costeiras.
Pelo testemunho vibrante da igreja bongu no alcance e encorajamento de comunidades vizinhas.
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