People
Who they are
The Kontanawa are an Indigenous people who live in the Juruá River basin in the state of Acre. After decades of dispersal and forced assimilation during the Amazon rubber booms, they have been actively reclaiming their cultural identity and ancestral traditions, maintaining a deep connection with the forest and rivers of their homeland.
Where they live
1
Country
200
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Brazil Significantly reached
|
100%
|
200 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Portuguese
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)100%
Evangelicals20%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual e comunitário das famílias Kontanawa no Acre.
Pela preservação de suas terras, saúde e sustentabilidade na floresta amazônica.
Por líderes cristãos indígenas maduros que ensinem a Palavra de Deus com clareza e amor.
Pelo testemunho vivo de Cristo entre as novas gerações do povo Kontanawa.
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