People

Kung-Tsumkwe

Population73K
LanguageJu'hoan
ReligionEthnic Religions
Partially reached
7.2%
Evangelicals
Ethnic Religions/Animism Sub-Saharan AfricansKhoisan
Who they are

The Kung-Tsumkwe, also known as the Ju/’hoansi, live in Namibia, Botswana and Angola and belong to the San peoples. In Namibia, there are communities in the Nyae Nyae area, in Tsumkwe. There, women artisans make traditional jewelry from ostrich eggshells. Traditional religions predominate among the Kung-Tsumkwe, while followers of Jesus are a minority.

Where they live
3
Countries
73K
World population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Namibia Partially reached
70.7%
51.000
Angola Partially reached
16.6%
12.000
Botswana Partially reached
12.6%
9.100
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.

Ju’hoan New Testament complete
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)10.6%
Evangelicals7.2%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the New Testament in Ju'hoan to be used in Kung-Tsumkwe families in Namibia, Botswana and Angola.
Pray for Kung-Tsumkwe Christians, who are a minority, to grow in faith and know the Bible well.
Pray for churches among the Kung-Tsumkwe to share faith in Jesus in the people’s own language.

Pray for Kung-Tsumkwe

Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.

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