People
Who they are
The Manem are an Indigenous people living in the tropical forests of the island of New Guinea, in the border region between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. With strong ties to the land and their ancestral traditions, they preserve their mother tongue in rural communities, where family and clan bonds sustain daily life and mutual cooperation.
Where they live
2
Countries
4K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Indonesia Partially reached
|
63.2%
|
2.400 |
Papua New Guinea Partially reached
|
36.8%
|
1.400 |
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.
Manem
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)54.2%
Evangelicals4.1%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Por discipulado bíblico profundo que fortaleça a fé das famílias manem.
Pelo acesso e compreensão das Escrituras na língua materna do povo.
Pelo surgimento e capacitação de lideranças cristãs locais comprometidas com o evangelho.
Por melhorias na saúde, na educação e no bem-estar comunitário das aldeias isoladas.
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