People
Who they are
The Kanite are an Indigenous people of the Papua New Guinea highlands. They live in rural villages among valleys and mountains, supporting their families through traditional agriculture. Their communal identity is expressed through the Kanite language and strong kinship ties, with a well-established Christian presence in the communities’ everyday life.
Where they live
1
Country
11K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
|
100%
|
11.000 |
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.
Kanite
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)99%
Evangelicals20%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual das igrejas e lideranças comunitárias entre os kanite.
Pelo discipulado bíblico que gere maturidade e transformação prática na nova geração.
Pelo engajamento e leitura constante das Escrituras no idioma kanite.
Pelo despertamento missionário dos crentes kanite para alcançar comunidades vizinhas que ainda necessitam do evangelho.
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