Northern Efate in Vanuatu

The Northern Efate have only been reported in Vanuatu
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Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

Eighty-two islands, strung like pearls across 800 miles of the south Pacific, comprise Vanuatu. Most of the atolls of this nation, located 1,100 miles east of Australia, are volcanic, with high mountains and rich soil.

Two legends demonstrate how traditional religion weaves together the basic worldview in Vanuatu. In one, on the Banks Islands of Vanuatu, Qat, a creator god, hero and the first being, formed the islands and filled them with trees, animals and plants. Then, carving dolls from wood and dancing and singing them into life, he made humans and created day and night so they could work and then sleep.

In another legend, a creator god sprinkled the ground with his own blood and made twin brothers, To-Kabinana and To-Karvuvu, in the islands of Vanuatu and New Britain. Becoming a creator hero, To- Kabinana produced many good things, while his brother brought evil and troubles to the world.

Most North Efate revere many deities and adhere to strict rituals to maintain life's balance. Christians show their faith through church attendance. Anyone inactive in church risks being accused of sorcery.

Between volcanic mountains, farmers raise livestock and cultivate enough vegetables and fruit to feed their families. In addition to farming, many fish and others make a livelihood in tourism.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Efate, Northern in Vanuatu.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Efate, Northern
People Name in Country Efate, Northern
Natural Name Northern Efate
Alternate Names North Efate Ngunese
Population this Country 14,000
Population all Countries 14,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 14016
ROP3 Code 107441
Country Vanuatu
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Oceania
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Shefa province: north Efate island, Nguna, Tongoa, and several smaller islands, southeast Epi.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Vanuatu
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Oceania
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Shefa province: north Efate island, Nguna, Tongoa, and several smaller islands, southeast Epi..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 45.00 %)
92.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
8.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Efate, North (14,000 speakers)
Language Code llp   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Efate, North (14,000 speakers)
Language Code llp   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Efate, North

Primary Language:  Efate, North

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1875-1892)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1912)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1908-1972)
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Efate, North Jesus Film Project
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Efate, North YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Efate, North YouVersion Bibles
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