People

Waia

Population6K
LanguageTabo
ReligionChristianity
Partially reached
7%
Evangelicals
Christianity Pacific IslandersNew Guinea
Who they are

The Waia live in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, in villages along the Aramia, Bamu and Fly rivers. They speak Tabo, also known as Waia or Waya. Most identify as Christian, but a significant proportion follow traditional religions. Their communities include Waya, on the lower Aramia, and Kenedibi, on the lower Fly.

Where they live
1
Country
6K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Papua New Guinea Partially reached
100%
5.800
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.

Tabo New Testament complete
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)60%
Evangelicals7%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the Waia to read and understand the Scriptures in Tabo.
Pray for the faith of Waia Christians in the villages along the Aramia, Bamu and Fly rivers, that they will grow in their knowledge of Jesus.
Pray for the church among the Waia, that it will teach the Word to families in Waya and Kenedibi.

Pray for Waia

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