People
Who they are
The Javaé are an Indigenous people who inhabit the banks of the Javaés River and the interior of Bananal Island, in the heart of Brazil. Closely connected to the Karajá, they preserve a rich cultural tradition marked by ceremonial rituals, fishing, and community life in riverside villages.
Their spiritual identity is deeply connected to the land and waters, keeping alive ancestral practices passed down from generation to generation.
Where they live
1
Country
1K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Brazil Minimally reached
|
100%
|
1.400 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Karaja
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)20%
Evangelicals0.1%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela preservação dos rios e das terras tradicionais do povo Javaé na Ilha do Bananal.
Por porções bíblicas e mensagens do evangelho claras e acessíveis no dialeto Javaé.
Pelo surgimento de crentes locais que compartilhem a esperança de Cristo com suas próprias famílias e aldeias.
Pelo fortalecimento da saúde e proteção das comunidades ribeirinhas contra doenças.
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