Papavo in Brazil

The Papavo have only been reported in Brazil
This people group’s population is unknown or estimated to be extremely small. This people group may have assimilated into larger surrounding groups and may no longer be recognizable as a distinct group. To ensure every people group is represented, Joshua Project includes unknown and very small population people groups until on-site research determines they do not exist. More info at Small People Group Policy.
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Introduction / History

The few people who speak Papavo are vulnerable to having their lives and livelihoods destroyed by the outside world. As they come in contact with outsiders, they can contract diseases that they have no immunities to. They have been able to survive by hunting wild game and finding edible plants, but if they are forced to live in Brazilian towns or cities, they will be like fish trying to live on the land.


Where Are they Located?

The Papavo people live in the Amazon rainforest near the border with Peru.


What Are Their Lives Like?

A major threat to this group and many others in the Amazon Basin is the commercial exploitation of the Amazon's natural resources. This region is one of the world's last areas which contain tropical hardwoods like mahogany. Peru and Brazil are also the last strongholds of isolated, uncontacted peoples. Anthropologists and environmentalists understand the fragility of these small indigenous groups as they face outside society. Unfortunately, some indigenous groups have caused their own victimization by accepting the lure of money offered to them for their precious territories.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Papavo people are involved in traditional religion which involves spirit worship. They look to the spirit world to protect them from harm and ill fortune.


What Are Their Needs?

The Papavo people need to be able to assimilate with the rest of Brazil in such a way that they are not endangered by diseases and exploitation. They are highly vulnerable as the rain forest is torn down for virgin farmland, mining, and logging.


Prayer Points

Pray for the physical and spiritual protection of the Papavo people of Brazil.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Papavo tribe when they hear the gospel.
Pray for them to see and understand that Christ loves them and that Christ's sacrifice is for them.
Pray for many from this people group to embrace the Savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Papavo in Brazil.


References

http://legacy.joshuaproject.net/people-profile.php?rog3=BR&peo3=14306
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/Papavo-/


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Papavo
People Name in Country Papavo
Alternate Names
Population this Country 200
Population all Countries 200
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 14306
ROP3 Code 107866
ROP25 Code 306540
ROP25 Name Papavo
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Acre state   Source:  AMTB 2019
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Acre state.   Source:  AMTB 2019

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
1.00 %
Ethnic Religions
99.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Language unknown (200 speakers)
Language Code xxx   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Language unknown (200 speakers)
Language Code xxx   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Language unknown

Primary Language:  Language unknown

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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