People
Who they are
The Naga Ponyo-Gongwang live in about 30 villages in Lahe Township, in the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, near India. The name brings together two mutually intelligible dialects, Ponyo and Gongwang, but the two tribes maintain their own identities. The Ponyo began converting to Christianity in the 1970s, and today most identify as Christian, while other families follow traditional beliefs or Buddhism. Many older people understand little Burmese, the language of the Bibles in use.
Where they live
1
Country
10K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Myanmar (Burma) Partially reached
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100%
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10.000 |
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.
Ponyo-Gongwang Naga
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)60%
Evangelicals4%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the Scriptures to be translated into Naga Ponyo-Gongwang so that families can understand the biblical message.
Pray for older Christians who struggle to understand the Bible in Burmese.
Pray for Bible teaching in Naga Ponyo-Gongwang churches.
Pray for a respectful Christian witness among families who follow traditional beliefs or Buddhism.
Pray for Naga Ponyo-Gongwang
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