People

Kabiano

Population2K
LanguageNiksek
ReligionEthnic religions
Partially reached
8%
Evangelicals
Ethnic Religions/Animism Pacific IslandersNew Guinea
Who they are

The Kabiano are an Indigenous people living in the forested areas of the Sepik River basin in Papua New Guinea. Speakers of the Niksek language, they maintain a way of life closely tied to the land, making their living through hunting, fishing, and cultivating traditional garden plots in isolated villages.

Where they live
1
Country
2K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Papua New Guinea Partially reached
100%
1.800
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.

Niksek Translation started
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)40%
Evangelicals8%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e discipulado bíblico dos crentes kabianos.
Por traduções e recursos das Escrituras na língua niksek.
Pela melhoria no acesso a cuidados básicos de saúde nas aldeias remotas.
Por testemunhas fiéis do evangelho que alcancem as famílias ainda apegadas ao medo espiritual.

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