Introduction / History

The Embera-Baudo is an indigenous people group that lives only in a remote part of northwestern Colombia. They have their own language. The Baudos are a subgroup of the Embera people.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Embera-Baudo do not use the usual currency, but most use a form of trade instead. They live in a part of Colombia where they are vulnerable to rebel armies who commonly wreck havoc on indigenous peoples. They have raped women and forced young men to be their guides in finding rival rebel groups. Many of the Embera-Baudo now live in towns and cities to escape the violence. They are not prepared for this lifestyle change.

Unfortunately, the Baudo live in a region that is frequently used by drug cartels and rebel armies. Young Baudo men have been kidnapped to serve as guides. As a result, some have moved to towns and cities in "safer" parts of Colombia, but they have not adjusted well to the new urban environment.

What Are Their Beliefs?

This tribe worships spirits and their religion can best be described as animistic. Animism is the belief that non-human objects have spirits. Fortunately, there is a nearby Embera group that has responded to the gospel. Though there is a language difference, this other group has the opportunity to take Christ to their neighbors.

What Are Their Needs?

The Embera-Baudo people need advocates to help them adjust to the ways of the 21st century which will surely engulf them if they aren't ready. Pray for loving ambassadors of Christ to help them with job training and other economic needs.

Prayer Items

Pray for physical and spiritual protection for the Embera-Baudo people. Pray for spiritual hunger that will lead them to the cross. Pray for a movement to Christ this decade.

Scripture Prayers for the Embera-Baudo in Colombia.

References

https://www.agwm.org/unreached/latin-america-caribbean/embera-baudo-of-colombia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ember%C3%A1_people