People
Where the gospel has not yet reached this people
31K people from this group live in countries where they remain unreached or minimally reached:
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Côte d’Ivoire Minimally reached
31.000 people
Who they are
The Dogon Tomo Kan are part of the well-known Dogon people, living mainly on the plains and in areas near the famous Bandiagara Escarpment in Mali and neighboring areas. Renowned for their rich woodcarving traditions, distinctive architecture and detailed cosmology, they preserve strong ties to their ancestral traditions and speak one of the most distinctive varieties in the Dogon language family.
Where they live
3
Countries
394K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Mali Partially reached
|
84.9%
|
326.000 |
|
Côte d’Ivoire Minimally reached
|
8.1%
|
31.000 |
Burkina Faso Partially reached
|
7%
|
27.000 |
How they live
Community life revolves around subsistence farming, mainly growing millet, sorghum and onions, with water shortages during the dry season shaping daily life. Villages are organized around extended families led by elders. Shared life is marked by community celebrations, mutual support among neighbors and ironworking and woodworking skills passed down from generation to generation.
What they believe
Traditional spirituality still shapes the people’s worldview, with deep reverence for ancestors and rituals directed toward the spirits of the land to ensure fertility and protection. Although Islam and Christianity have spread, many still combine these faiths with ancient animist practices, fearing that they may displease the spiritual forces associated with their lineage.
The Bible in this people's language
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Tomo Kan Dogon
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)20%
Evangelicals3.6%
Needs
The region faces severe seasonal droughts, shortages of safe drinking water and few accessible health clinics. Alongside material needs and the instability affecting the Sahel, there is a great need for deep discipleship so that families can find true security in Christ without needing to resort to appeasement rituals.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela proteção e segurança das comunidades diante da instabilidade e dos conflitos na região do Sahel.
Por chuvas regulares e boas colheitas em uma terra de clima árido e desafiador.
Pelo fortalecimento e ousadia dos cristãos locais no testemunho de sua fé entre parentes e vizinhos.
Por recursos bíblicos e discipulado contextualizado na língua materna Tomo Kan.
Pela libertação do medo dos espíritos e pela revelação da graça redentora de Jesus Cristo.
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