People
Who they are
The Hiri Motu are associated with the coastal regions of southern Papua New Guinea. Their cultural identity is historically linked to major maritime trading expeditions and the development of one of the country’s main lingua francas. Today, they live in both traditional seaside villages and urban areas, where community life and the Christian faith strongly influence daily life.
Where they live
1
Country
13K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
|
100%
|
12.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Hiri Motu
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)91%
Evangelicals31%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo aprofundamento bíblico e crescimento espiritual das igrejas entre os hiri motu.
Pelo fortalecimento das famílias frente aos desafios do desemprego e da vida urbana.
Por líderes dedicados a ensinar as Escrituras e a mobilizar a juventude para missões locais.
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