People
Who they are
The Puinave are an Indigenous people who live in the forests and river basins between eastern Colombia and southwestern Venezuela, especially along the Inírida River. With a language of their own and a rich oral tradition, they preserve ancestral practices of land management, fishing, and communal life, while the Christian faith has a significant presence in their villages.
Where they live
3
Countries
11K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Colombia Significantly reached
|
84.1%
|
9.500 |
Venezuela Superficially reached
|
13.3%
|
1.500 |
United States Significantly reached
|
2.7%
|
300 |
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.
Puinave
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)60%
Evangelicals30.1%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual e maturidade bíblica dos líderes cristãos puinaves.
Pela preservação de sua língua e identidade cultural diante de pressões externas.
Por melhorias no acesso à saúde e à educação básica nas aldeias ribeirinhas.
Pelo envio de crentes puinaves como testemunhas de Cristo entre povos vizinhos ainda não alcançados.
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