People
Where the gospel has not yet reached this people
9K people from this group live in countries where they remain unreached or minimally reached:
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Ghana Minimally reached
8.900 people
Who they are
The Nawdm are a people with an agricultural tradition originating in the mountainous regions of northern Togo and neighboring areas of West Africa. Also known as the Nawdba, they have a very strong community identity expressed through the Nawdm language, which belongs to the Gur language branch. Their social life is shaped by attachment to their ancestral land and collective work in villages organized around family lineages.
Where they live
2
Countries
231K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Togo Partially reached
|
96.1%
|
218.000 |
|
Ghana Minimally reached
|
3.9%
|
8.900 |
How they live
Daily life among the Nawdm revolves around subsistence farming, especially growing yams, millet, sorghum, and beans. Work in the fields often brings neighbors and relatives together in groups that help one another. Village decisions involve councils of elders and traditional chiefs, who safeguard community harmony and preserve the customs and festivities that mark the harvests.
What they believe
Most Nawdm preserve the practices of traditional African religions. Reverence for ancestors and respect for spirits associated with the land, trees, and waterways have a strong influence on daily life. Rituals and offerings are performed to secure good harvests and ward off misfortune, while some communities have embraced Christianity.
The Bible in this people's language
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Nawdm
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)30%
Evangelicals7%
Needs
Nawdm communities face a shortage of basic medical services, unreliable access to treated water, and limited educational resources in rural areas. Spiritually, there is a lack of trained biblical leaders who can help the church deepen its roots and communicate the gospel in ways that are relevant to the whole family.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e maturidade espiritual dos crentes locais entre os nawdm.
Por recursos de saúde e desenvolvimento sustentável para as comunidades rurais.
Pela ampla distribuição e compreensão das Escrituras no idioma nawdm.
Pelo testemunho corajoso das famílias cristãs em suas aldeias de origem.
Por libertação do medo dos espíritos e pela revelação da graça de Deus.
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