People
Who they are
The Yeyi are a people traditionally connected to the waters and channels of the Okavango Delta and neighboring regions of southern Africa. Known for their skill in canoe navigation and traditional fishing, they have a distinctive cultural identity, preserving their mother tongue with its characteristic sounds and their deep connections to communal life along the waterways.
Where they live
2
Countries
68K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Botswana Minimally reached
|
87%
|
58.000 |
Namibia Minimally reached
|
13%
|
8.700 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Yeyi
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%
Evangelicals2%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e crescimento dos crentes que já vivem entre as comunidades yeyi.
Pelo desenvolvimento de materiais bíblicos e discipulado contextualizado na língua do coração.
Por líderes locais sábios e comprometidos com o pastoreio espiritual de suas próprias famílias e aldeias.
Pelo desenvolvimento sustentável e melhorias na saúde e educação das famílias ribeirinhas.
Pray for Yeyi
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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