People
Who they are
The Kemak are an Indigenous Austronesian people who live mainly in the mountainous region between Timor-Leste and Indonesia. With a rich cultural heritage, they organize their society into clans and keep ancestral traditions alive. Although most profess the Christian faith, traditional practices still profoundly shape the community’s daily life and spirituality.
Where they live
2
Countries
94K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Timor-Leste Superficially reached
|
87.1%
|
81.000 |
Indonesia Partially reached
|
12.9%
|
12.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Kemak
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)93.5%
Evangelicals2.2%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Por discipulado bíblico profundo que fortaleça a fé das famílias kemak.
Pela tradução e ampla distribuição das Escrituras na língua materna kemak.
Pelo crescimento de comunidades de fé vibrantes e centradas na graça de Cristo.
Pelo desenvolvimento socioeconômico e pela paz duradoura nas aldeias montanhosas.
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