People
Where the gospel has not yet reached this people
12K people from this group live in countries where they remain unreached or minimally reached:
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Cameroon Minimally reached
12.000 people
Who they are
The Kamwe are a people who live mainly on the mountain slopes of northeastern Nigeria, near the border with Cameroon. With a strong sense of communal identity, they carefully preserve their mother tongue and maintain deep ties to the highlands of the Mandara Mountains.
Historically known for their cultural resilience in the face of outside pressures, the Kamwe have a supportive social structure and a rich oral tradition, expressed in songs, proverbs, and stories passed down from generation to generation.
Where they live
2
Countries
719K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Partially reached
|
98.3%
|
693.000 |
|
Cameroon Minimally reached
|
1.7%
|
12.000 |
How they live
Most Kamwe families rely on subsistence farming, growing grains such as corn, sorghum, and millet in the valleys and on mountain terraces. Raising small livestock and weaving provide additional livelihoods in the villages.
Community life is structured around family ties and respect for elders. Village meetings and market days are vital occasions for trade, celebration, and strengthening mutual support.
What they believe
The vast majority of the Kamwe identify with the Christian faith, the fruit of generations of gospel presence in the region. However, many families still retain practices and fears associated with traditional African religion and ancestor worship.
The central challenge is discipleship rooted in the Word of God, so that faith transforms every area of everyday life and dispels the fear of hidden spiritual forces.
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.
Kamwe
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)80%
Evangelicals10%
Needs
The region where the Kamwe live has suffered from insecurity and attacks by insurgent groups, displacing families and destroying livelihoods. There is a great need for psychological support, reliable schooling, and biblical training programs that help the local church cope with loss and deep trauma.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela segurança e reconstrução das aldeias kamwe afetadas pela violência no nordeste da Nigéria.
Pelo aprofundamento do discipulado e pela maturidade bíblica entre as igrejas locais.
Por recursos para a formação bíblica e teológica de pastores e líderes comunitários.
Pela reconciliação e cura emocional de famílias que sofreram traumas em ataques violentos.
Pelo testemunho fiel dos cristãos kamwe perante vizinhos de outras origens e crenças.
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