People
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Unreached people group
Darjee
Unreached
1%
Evangelicals
Who they are
The Darjee are a South Asian community concentrated mainly in Nepal and neighboring areas, whose history is linked to the crafts of tailoring and sewing. Nepali speakers, they share customs and traditions with wider Nepalese society but have historically held a disadvantaged position in the traditional caste system, being classified among Dalit groups. Despite past social barriers, they maintain a strong community identity, passing their crafts from generation to generation with remarkable skill and perseverance.
Where they live
3
Countries
572K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nepal Unreached
|
90.4%
|
517.000 |
India Unreached
|
9.3%
|
53.000 |
Bhutan Unreached
|
0.3%
|
2.000 |
How they live
Daily life among the Darjee revolves around skilled craftwork and providing for their families. They traditionally work in tailoring and sewing, offering essential services in villages and urban areas and making everything from everyday clothing to ceremonial garments for weddings and festivals. In some regions, members of the community also serve as traditional musicians at social celebrations. Families are close-knit, supporting one another through economic hardship.
What they believe
The great majority of Darjee practice Hinduism, taking part in traditional Nepalese festivals such as Dashain and Tihar. Their spirituality reflects both popular devotion to local gods and the search for blessings on their families and tools of the trade. Although they historically faced religious restrictions because of their caste, they maintain household rituals honoring deities they regard as protectors of the home and their craft.
Religions of the unreached
Hinduism98%
Christianity1.1%
Buddhism0.9%
Other / Small< 0.1%
Unknown< 0.1%
The Bible in this people's language
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Nepali
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
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Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)1.2%
Evangelicals1%
Needs
The Darjee face longstanding challenges associated with social marginalization and dependence on low-paid work. Access to quality technical education and new markets for their skills is urgently needed. Spiritually, they need an authentic witness to God’s love that shows them their true worth and dignity in Christ, free from the burden of social rejection.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fim do preconceito de casta e pela valorização da dignidade dos Darjee.
Por melhores oportunidades de estudo e desenvolvimento econômico para a juventude.
Pelo fortalecimento dos poucos crentes da comunidade e por coragem para testemunharem de Jesus.
Pelo surgimento de igrejas saudáveis e discipuladoras entre as famílias que falam nepalês.
Pelo engajamento profundo com a Bíblia completa e com materiais em áudio disponíveis em sua língua materna.
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