Central Maewo in Vanuatu

The Central Maewo have only been reported in Vanuatu
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Central Maewo people are a combination of Melanese and European descent who live in the northern part of the Republic of Vanuatu on an island known for rain and waterfalls.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Central Maewo is very remote, primitive, and sparsely inhabited. The people engage in fishing and agriculture, seldom encountering outsiders, except occasional tourists looking for an exotic hideaway.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The majority of the Central Maewo consider themselves to be Christian, but traditional religious beliefs, ceremonies, and rituals continue to be practiced by some.


What Are Their Needs?

The Central Maewo need a clear and accurate gospel presentation. Christians among them need to be encouraged to share the good news and make disciples. The Central Maewo also continue to lack a full Bible translation.


Prayer Items

Pray translators to adopt this people group and provide them with the Bible in their heart language. Pray for an awakening in the church of the Central Maewo and for a fresh, Spirit-led emphasis on the truth of God's word.


Scripture Prayers for the Maewo, Central in Vanuatu.


References

https://weareexplorers.co/guide-to-maewo-vanuatu/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maewo


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Maewo, Central
People Name in Country Maewo, Central
Natural Name Central Maewo
Alternate Names Central Maewo
Population this Country 2,400
Population all Countries 2,400
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11127
ROP3 Code 101923
Country Vanuatu
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Oceania
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Penama province: Maewo (Aurora) island.   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 Penama province: Maewo (Aurora) island..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
89.00 %
Ethnic Religions
11.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Judaism
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Sikhism
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Maewo, Central
Ethnologue Language Code mwo
Ethnologue Language Familly Austronesian
Glottolog Language Family Austronesian
Written / Published Yes   (ScriptSource Listing)
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Maewo, Central
Ethnologue Language Code mwo
Ethnologue Language Familly Austronesian
Glottolog Language Family Austronesian
Written / Published Yes   (ScriptSource Listing)
Total Languages 1

Primary Language:  Maewo, Central

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1906)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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