Unreached people group
Cakchiquel, Central
ReachedThe Central Cakchiquel are part of the great Mayan family and inhabit the highlands of Guatemala’s central plateau. Recognized for their rich cultural heritage, they preserve ancestral customs and hold a deep attachment to their homeland and community life.
Their language, Kaqchikel, is spoken with pride in daily village life and local markets. The people stand out for preserving textile traditions and for their ability to keep their indigenous identity alive amid the changes of the modern world.
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Guatemala Significantly reached
|
98,7%
|
329.000 |
United States Significantly reached
|
1,3%
|
4.300 |
Community life revolves around traditional agriculture, based on cultivating maize, beans, and vegetables on fertile mountain slopes. Artisan work, using looms to produce colorful textiles and geometric patterns full of history, is also essential to family income.
Families are closely knit, and major decisions often involve the counsel of community elders. Local markets serve as gathering places where the mother tongue is spoken naturally.
The majority of the population professes Christianity, which has been present in the region for centuries through historic traditions and more recent evangelical movements. At the same time, elements of ancestral Mayan worldview, such as prayers on the mountains and reverence for creation, remain integrated into the devotional practices of many families.
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Communities face economic challenges marked by unequal access to fertile land, lack of basic sanitation, and few formal job opportunities. There is also a great need for consistent biblical training, so that local Christian leaders can deeply disciple new generations amidst rapid social transformations.
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