People
Who they are
The Hozo are an indigenous people inhabiting the mountainous and rural areas of western Ethiopia, near Sudan. Belonging to the Omotic linguistic group, they preserve ancestral customs and an identity deeply tied to the land, living on subsistence agriculture and maintaining close community bonds in their villages.
Where they live
1
Country
9K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Ethiopia Partially reached
|
100%
|
8.900 |
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.
Hozo
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)9%
Evangelicals4.5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For Hozo families to gain access to the Word of God in their own mother tongue.
For the strengthening and protection of Christians living among the Hozo people.
For improvements in health, education, and development conditions within Hozo villages.
For healthy and loving Christian communities to emerge among the Hozo.
Pray for Hozo
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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