People
Who they are
The Chayahuita, also known as the Shawi, are an indigenous people who live along riverbanks in the Peruvian Amazon. With strong ties to the forest and its tributaries, they keep their ancestral language alive and preserve a rich oral tradition, passed down from generation to generation within village families.
Where they live
1
Country
23K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Peru Minimally reached
|
100%
|
22.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Shawi
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)40%
Evangelicals0.4%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento de comunidades cristãs locais que ensinem a Palavra na língua shawi.
Pela capacitação e encorajamento de líderes e obreiros nativos chayahuita.
Pelo acesso a recursos de saúde e desenvolvimento que preservem a dignidade das famílias ribeirinhas.
Pela transformação espiritual que liberte as comunidades de medos associados a crenças tradicionais.
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