Tutsi in Congo, Democratic Republic of


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Tutsi, also historically referenced as Watusi, Watutsi, or Abatutsi, reside primarily in Burundi and Rwanda, the Great Lakes Region of East Africa. A smaller number live in Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Genetically, the Tutsis are among the tallest tribesmen on the entire African continent; some Tutsi men are seven feet tall. They speak Kinyarwanda, though those who live in Burundi speak Rundi.

The Tutsis began settling in the land now recognized as Rwanda and Burundi during the fourteenth century. At one time, Tutsis were mighty warriors. They became aristocrats in Rwanda, distinguishing themselves as rulers of the land and society's elite. The 1994 Rwandan Genocide changed the social order. Motivated by jealousy and past oppression from the Tutsis, Hutu militias in Rwanda slaughtered a significant number of Tutsis, reducing both the population and the influence of the Tutsis.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Tutsis have traditionally worked and continue to work primarily as pastoralists. Their sound agricultural techniques helped them prosper. Cattle work is male-dominated, and Tutsi women are expected not to work with cattle.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Christianity, both Catholic and Protestant, remains the most popular religion among the Tutsis. They have plenty of biblical materials to help them grow in their faith. Tutsis can become a powerful mission force in East Africa.


What Are Their Needs?

Some Tutsis are still recovering after the devastating 1994 genocide. Some Tutsis are skeptical of Christianity because certain Hutu church leaders endorsed the Rwandan Genocide in 1994. This gross misuse of Christianity became a wedge between the Tutsis


Prayer Items

Pray for complete emotional and spiritual healing from trauma.
Pray for physical and spiritual peace in the Tutsi homeland.
Pray for Tutsis to hear and respond to the truth of Jesus’ life, sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit’s redeeming work.
Pray for Tutsi Church leadership to expand and focus on discipling people to make more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Tutsi in Congo, Democratic Republic of.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tutsi
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tutsi
https://historyplex.com/african-tutsi-tribe-history-facts
https://www.101lasttribes.com/tribes/tutsi.html


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Tutsi
People Name in Country Tutsi
Alternate Names Burundian; Rundi; Rwandese; Tuzi
Population this Country 518,000
Population all Countries 4,847,000
Total Countries 5
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 15663
ROP3 Code 110325
Country Congo, Democratic Republic of
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 35  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Nord-Kivu province: Rwanda border lakes area; Sud-Kivu Province: west of Bujumbura.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Congo, Democratic Republic of
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 35  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Nord-Kivu province: Rwanda border lakes area; Sud-Kivu Province: west of Bujumbura..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 19.00 %)
95.00 %
Ethnic Religions
5.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kinyarwanda (518,000 speakers)
Language Code kin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kinyarwanda (518,000 speakers)
Language Code kin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kinyarwanda

Primary Language:  Kinyarwanda

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1914-1986)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1931-1989)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1954-2010)
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
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
Audio Recordings DAVAR Partners recording, Old Testament DAVAR Partners International
Audio Recordings Online Audio Scripture Talking Bibles
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Kinyarwanda Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Walking with Jesus video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Biblical answers to your questions Got Questions Ministry
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links (Kinyamulenge) Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kinyarwanda YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Dictionary app: Kinyarwanda Dictionary 1.0 General / Other
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Kinyarwanda YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Kinyarwanda Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter tools for gospel conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
Photo Source Seeds of Hope - Flickr  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.