People
Who they are
The Tongwe are a Bantu people who inhabit the hills and forests of western Tanzania, near Lake Tanganyika. Traditionally connected to subsistence farming, fishing, and hunting, they preserve their mother tongue and strong community ties. Although Islam shapes much of public life, ancestral beliefs remain part of families’ daily routines.
Where they live
1
Country
73K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Tanzania Minimally reached
|
100%
|
71.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Tongwe
Portions translated
- Translation started Done
- Portions Current stage
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)20%
Evangelicals1.1%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e testemunho corajoso dos poucos cristãos tongwe.
Pela tradução e ampla difusão da Palavra de Deus na língua tongwe.
Por melhorias no desenvolvimento comunitário, na saúde e na educação nas aldeias tongwe.
Pelo surgimento de igrejas saudáveis e bíblicas entre o povo tongwe.
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