Unreached people group

Wayana

Population2K
LanguageWayana
ReligionEthnic Religions
Minimally reached
0.7%
Evangelicals
Ethnic Religions/Animism Latin AmericansSouth American Indigenous Peoples

Where the gospel has not yet reached this people

2K people from this group live in countries where they remain unreached or minimally reached:

  • French Guiana Minimally reached 1.100 people
  • Suriname Minimally reached 500 people
Pray for these 2K
Who they are

The Wayana are an Indigenous people living in the tropical forests of the border region between northern Brazil, Suriname and French Guiana, especially along rivers such as the Maroni and the Paru de Leste. Custodians of rich oral traditions and skilled basketry, they maintain a strong connection to the waterways and preserve their language and cultural identity in remote villages.

Where they live
3
Countries
2K
World population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
French Guiana Minimally reached
52.4%
1.100
Brazil Significantly reached
23.8%
500
Suriname Minimally reached
23.8%
500
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.

Wayana New Testament complete
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)20%
Evangelicals0.7%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela saúde, proteção e sustento das famílias wayana em suas comunidades ribeirinhas.
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual dos poucos crentes wayana para que testemunhem com ousadia e graça.
Pelo amplo acesso à Palavra de Deus e a recursos bíblicos na língua materna do povo.
Por servos comprometidos que demonstrem o amor de Cristo com profundo respeito à sua cultura.

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