People
Who they are
The Larteh Gua are a community with ancient roots whose language belongs to the Guan group, settled mainly in the Akuapem Hills of southern Ghana. Known for their rich oral tradition and deep connection to their ancestral land, they preserve the Larteh language as a central part of their cultural heritage, even amid the strong influence of larger neighboring languages. Community life is guided by a traditional chieftaincy structure in which elders safeguard customs, historical memory, and the people’s identity.
Where they live
1
Country
132K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Ghana Minimally reached
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100%
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130.000 |
How they live
Subsistence farming and local trade form the basis of family livelihoods, with cassava, corn, yams, and tropical fruit grown on the fertile slopes. Mutual cooperation is essential during planting and harvest seasons. Community festivals, filled with drumming, dancing, and ceremonies led by local chiefs, remain vital occasions for bringing the community together and reaffirming kinship ties and social solidarity.
What they believe
Traditional beliefs exert immense influence over daily routines. Life revolves around ancestor veneration and seeking protection from nature spirits and local deities, often associated with well-known shrines in the region. Although nominal forms of Christianity have reached the area, fear of curses and reverence for ancestral customs still dominate the worldview of most people.
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Larteh
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
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Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)25%
Evangelicals2%
Needs
The region faces a shortage of jobs for young people, which often leads to migration to major urban centers. Spiritually, there is a need for well-trained local biblical leaders who can communicate the gospel at the heart of Larteh culture, fostering discipleship that dispels spiritual fear and strengthens families.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento de iniciativas de tradução bíblica e recursos em áudio na língua larteh.
Pela libertação espiritual daqueles que vivem sob o temor e as exigências dos santuários tradicionais.
Por coragem e renovação para os poucos crentes locais, para que compartilhem sua fé com ousadia e amor.
Pelo surgimento de lideranças cristãs capacitadas entre as famílias larteh.
Pelo desenvolvimento de oportunidades econômicas e educacionais para os jovens da comunidade.
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