People
Who they are
The Yuruti are an Indigenous people living along the rivers of the Amazon Basin, especially in the Vaupés River region between Colombia and Brazil. Belonging to the Eastern Tukanoan language family, they maintain a deep connection to the forest and rivers, preserving ancestral traditions of fishing, farming, and communal life in harmony with the Amazonian ecosystem.
Where they live
2
Countries
1K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Colombia Partially reached
|
98.5%
|
1.300 |
Brazil Partially reached
|
1.5%
|
20 |
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.
Wajiara
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)59.4%
Evangelicals5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e maturidade espiritual dos crentes yuruti.
Por recursos bíblicos e discipulado acessíveis na língua materna do povo.
Pela capacitação e envio de líderes locais para pastorear suas próprias comunidades.
Pela preservação cultural, bem-estar e proteção física das famílias ribeirinhas.
Pray for Yuruti
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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