People
Who they are
The Lamma are an indigenous people who inhabit the western part of Pantar Island, in the Alor archipelago of eastern Indonesia. Speaking their own language within the Papuan language family, they preserve ancestral customs and live mainly by farming and fishing, organized into communities united by strong family ties and traditions passed down through generations.
Where they live
1
Country
17K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Indonesia Partially reached
|
100%
|
17.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Western Pantar
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 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)8%
Evangelicals3.4%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Por obreiros comprometidos em compartilhar o evangelho com clareza na língua do povo lamma.
Pelo fortalecimento e testemunho fiel dos cristãos que vivem na ilha de Pantar.
Pela tradução e distribuição das Escrituras e recursos em áudio na língua materna desse povo.
Por melhorias no acesso à saúde, educação e desenvolvimento comunitário nas aldeias lamma.
Pray for Lamma
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