People
Who they are
The Wounaan are an Indigenous people who inhabit the tropical forests and river basins between Colombia and Panama. Known for their exquisite traditional basketry and their skill in traveling by canoe, they keep the Woun Meu language alive and maintain strong communal ties to their ancestral lands.
Where they live
2
Countries
25K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Colombia Superficially reached
|
64%
|
16.000 |
Panama Superficially reached
|
36%
|
9.000 |
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.
Woun Meu
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)65%
Evangelicals0.4%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela proteção das famílias e aldeias wounaan contra invasões territoriais e conflitos regionais.
Por discipulado bíblico profundo que fortaleça a fé e o testemunho dos crentes locais.
Pelo engajamento comunitário com as Escrituras traduzidas no idioma Woun Meu.
Pelo surgimento e capacitação de líderes espirituais autóctones para guiar a igreja local.
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