The Fongoro people are also called Gelege and Kole. Since the 18th century, they have been pushed into a remote, desolate area by the expansion of Arab and Fur peoples. At this point, the Fongoro speakers are being assimilated with the Fur peoples.
Fongoro speakers live in the hill country that straddles Sudan and Chad. It is a remote part of the world.
Some people who speak this language are hunter-gatherers. Others are fishermen who catch and dry fish for food. Some of them farm sorghum. Their land has poor soil, there is not enough water, and they suffer from the tsetse fly.
The primary religion practiced by the Fongoro people is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Koran and of the prophet Mohammad. Like most African Muslims, they are also devoted to other spirit beings as well as to the teachings of Islam.
The Fongoro people need the chance to earn a living. Farming, hunting, and fishing are not enough for them to get enough to eat. They especially need help from outsiders who can help them eradicate the tsetse fly.
* Scripture Prayers for the Fongoro in Chad.
Pray for God to shower his abundant mercy on these suffering people.
Pray for the Fongoro speakers to find a way to thrive economically and spiritually.
Pray for them to have the chance to hear and respond to the gospel.
Pray for a disciple making movement to emerge among Fongoro speakers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fongoro_people
https://www.wycliffe.net/world?continent=AFR&country=CD&code=fgr
http://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/groupdetails.aspx?peid=11344
https://books.google.com/books?id=MdaAdBC-_S4C&pg=PA179&lpg=PA179&dq=Fongoro+Sudan&source=bl&ots=dOdOsJvlaS&sig=DR-TtloghwD-l-iO1V66yc6oRxc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiS1cnm8_LTAhVI2WMKHTcvC2QQ6AEIQjAF#v=onepage&q=Fongoro%20Sudan&f=false
https://www.revolvy.com/main/index.php?s=Fongoro%20language&item_type=topic
Profile Source: Keith Carey |
Global Prayer Digest: 2019-02-23 |
People Name General | Fongoro |
People Name in Country | Fongoro |
Population this Country | 4,200 |
Population all Countries | 7,200 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
Alternate Names | Flemish; Fogoro, Gele; Gele; Gelege; Kole |
People ID | 11219 |
ROP3 Code | 103038 |
Country | Chad | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Ouaddaï region: Sila department, Fongoro canton; Dar Fongoro area along Sudan border. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Chad |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Ouaddaï region: Sila department, Fongoro canton; Dar Fongoro area along Sudan border.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Language | Fur | |||
Language Code | fvr Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
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Primary Language | Fur |
Language Code | fvr Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 2 |
Secondary Languages | |
Fongoro | |
People Groups | Speaking Fur |
Primary Language: Fur
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2010-2015) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio |
Film / Video | God's Story video |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Fur |
Film / Video | Magdalena video |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime |
Film / Video | Rivka video |
Film / Video | The Prophets' Story |
Film / Video | Walk with Jesus video |
General | Gospel resources links |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Religion Subdivision: | Sunni |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
Unknown
|
Independent |
Unknown
|
Orthodox |
Unknown
|
Other Christian |
Unknown
|
Protestant |
Unknown
|
Roman Catholic |
Unknown
|