People
Who they are
The Likum are a small Indigenous community living on Manus Island in northern Papua New Guinea. Living in coastal and forest villages, they preserve their ancestral language and communal traditions connected to the sea and subsistence farming. The Christian faith is present among them, forming part of their daily lives and strengthening family and community ties.
Where they live
1
Country
200
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
|
100%
|
200 |
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.
Likum
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)96%
Evangelicals24%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual e discipulado bíblico das famílias likum.
Pela preservação de sua língua nativa e acesso a materiais bíblicos compreensíveis.
Por líderes locais capacitados e comprometidos com o ensino das Escrituras.
Pelo bem-estar das aldeias, com acesso a recursos essenciais de saúde e educação.
Pray for Likum
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