People
Who they are
The Nyanga-Li live in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Watsa Territory, southwest of the town of Watsa. They speak Nyanga-Li, also called Linyanga-Le, a Bantu language. Gbati-Ri, or Gbote, is a variety of the same language, spoken between Isiro and Watsa. Despite the similar name, Nyanga-Li is not the Nyanga language. Ethnologue classifies Nyanga-Li as moribund, a category used when only older people still speak the language.
Where they live
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Country
115K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Congo - Kinshasa Partially reached
|
100%
|
111.000 |
What they believe
The vast majority of the Nyanga-Li identify as Christian, and some follow traditional religions. Evangelicals make up a smaller proportion of Christians.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)95%
Evangelicals6%
Needs
The Nyanga-Li language is at risk of disappearing: according to Ethnologue, only older people still speak it. For Christian teaching to reach families, churches therefore need to use the language each generation actually understands.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the preservation and use of the Nyanga-Li language across generations.
Pray for the Nyanga-Li to have access to the Scriptures in a language they understand well.
Pray for all Nyanga-Li Christians to understand the gospel more fully and live by its teachings.
Pray for churches among the Nyanga-Li, that their leaders will teach clearly and care for families.
Pray for Nyanga-Li
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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