People
Who they are
The Iresim are a small Indigenous community who inhabit the Cenderawasih Bay region in the province of Papua, Indonesia. They keep their own language, Yeresiam, alive, passing it down from generation to generation through a rich oral tradition. Their identity is deeply rooted in the region’s coastal forests and rivers, where they preserve ancestral customs and a close relationship with the land.
Where they live
1
Country
90
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Indonesia Significantly reached
|
100%
|
90 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Yeresiam
Need not assessed
- 1 Translation started Still ahead
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Translation has not started in this language yet.
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)20%
Evangelicals12%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela preservação física e cultural da comunidade iresim diante das mudanças no interior de Papua.
Por iniciativas de tradução e ensino bíblico acessíveis na língua do coração do povo.
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual dos cristãos locais para que testemunhem com graça entre suas famílias.
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