People
Who they are
The Mundang live in southwestern Chad, in the Mayo-Kebbi West and Mayo-Kebbi East regions, and also in northern Cameroon. Léré is the people’s historic center in Chad. Their king, the gon léré, lost his military power during French colonial rule but still had influence in the 1980s. Before the kingdom, clans, groups of families with their own marriage rules, already governed the territory in a less centralized way. They speak the Mundang language.
Where they live
2
Countries
599K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Chad Partially reached
|
74.7%
|
436.000 |
Cameroon Partially reached
|
25.3%
|
148.000 |
How they live
Most Mundang live in villages and farm to support their families. In Chad, they grow millet, sorghum, cassava, peanuts and vegetables, and some families grow cotton or make millet beer. They raise cattle and goats. In Cameroon, crops include millet, sorghum, maize and peanuts, and families raise goats and poultry. Relatives share work and resources. At births, weddings and funerals, many families combine traditional, Muslim and Christian customs.
What they believe
There are Christians, Muslims and followers of traditional religion among the Mundang. In traditional belief, ancestors are honored, and there is a creator and spiritual forces. In Cameroon, rituals and sacrifices are performed to ask for protection, healing and rain. Mundang churches and Christians are already present, but faith in Jesus coexists with traditional customs. Bible teaching therefore needs to address the fears associated with these rituals.
The Bible in this people's language
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Mundang
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)50%
Evangelicals4.4%
Needs
In Mundang villages in Chad, poor roads isolate families from towns and markets, and clean water, electricity and health care are lacking. In Cameroon, drought and climate change threaten food supplies. Mundang Christians need biblical teaching, leaders who speak their language and Christian workers who understand their culture and know how to address fears associated with traditional rituals.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for access to clean water and health care in Mundang villages in Chad.
Pray for Mundang families who depend on farming and live in isolation because of poor roads, and for those facing drought in Cameroon.
Pray for the study of the Scriptures in Mundang among Christians in Chad and Cameroon.
Pray for Mundang Christians to find security in Jesus as they face fears associated with rituals for protection and healing.
Pray for the training of Mundang pastors and church leaders.
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