People
Who they are
The Gira are a small Indigenous community in Papua New Guinea, living in the country’s forested and riverside regions. With daily life focused on subsistence and closely tied to community life, they preserve their mother tongue, Madi, while sharing a strong identification with the Christian faith passed down in their villages.
Where they live
1
Country
700
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
|
100%
|
700 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Madi (Papua New Guinea)
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)95%
Evangelicals20%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo aprofundamento bíblico e discipulado genuíno entre as famílias gira.
Por acesso a porções das Escrituras e recursos didáticos no idioma local.
Pelo vigor espiritual dos líderes comunitários e das igrejas locais.
Por melhorias no bem-estar, saúde e educação das crianças da comunidade.
Pray for Gira
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