The Kraho are an indigenous people in Brazil. They have been pushed west from their homeland by Portuguese settlers and cattle ranchers. They established an alliance with cattle ranchers, and they helped protect ranches from other indigenous groups. They even helped enslave some of these tribes. Then in 1940 there was a conflict with ranchers resulting in a massacre of a Kraho settlement. In the 1950s they listened to a “prophet” who taught them to become “civilized Brazilians.” In the 1980s they took the opposite approach and wanted to restore their culture and refrain from integration.
The Kraho people all raise children communally. Even small children look after smaller children regardless of who are the parents. People are very generous with one another, believing that sharing possessions means others will help you when you need it.
Kraho women are encouraged to give birth at a hospital, but the nearest hospital is 200 miles away.
After a hunting expedition, a fishing trip or opening a garden they celebrate by having log races in the rivers. Men wear paint made from plant material.
The Kraho have many myths, some of which have to do with creation. Creation came from creator heroes Sun and Moon who worked towards completing creation. Their myths suggest they believe that everything came from outside, even their shamans, whom they believe have magical and healing powers. Almost half of the Kraho are Roman Catholic, but they allow for many indigenous beliefs to blend with this religion.
The Kraho need a Christ-centered worldview. He needs to be central to their lives.
Pray for Kraho Christ followers to disciple others in his ways.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to bless them with the abundant life offered by Jesus Christ.
Pray for an abundance for the Kraho people as a testimony of God’s love and power. May they respond with gratefulness to the King of kings.
Scripture Prayers for the Kraho in Brazil.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krah%C3%B4
https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Krah%C3%B4
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/indigenous-group-brazil-parenting-village-amazon-a9097811.html
https://www.lensculture.com/projects/416846-kraho
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Kraho |
People Name in Country | Kraho |
Alternate Names | Craô; Kraô; Kukoikateyê; Mehim; Timbiara |
Population this Country | 3,300 |
Population all Countries | 3,300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 12834 |
ROP3 Code | 105298 |
ROP25 Code | 304276 |
ROP25 Name | Kraho |
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Maranhão and Tocantins states; 5 villages. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Brazil |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Maranhão and Tocantins states; 5 villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.00 %) |
40.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
60.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Kraho (3,300 speakers) |
Language Code | xra Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kraho (3,300 speakers) |
Language Code | xra Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kraho |
Primary Language: Kraho
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |