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.
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.
Scripture Prayers for the Fongoro in Chad.
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 |
People Name General | Fongoro |
People Name in Country | Fongoro |
Alternate Names | Flemish; Fogoro, Gele; Gele; Gelege; Kole |
Population this Country | 4,500 |
Population all Countries | 7,700 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 11219 |
ROP3 Code | 103038 |
ROP25 Code | 302434 |
ROP25 Name | Fongoro |
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 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 %
|
Primary Language | Fur | |||
Language Code | fvr Ethnologue Listing | |||
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing | |||
Total Languages | 2 | |||
Secondary Languages |
|
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 | |
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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 | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | God's Story video | God's Story |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Fur | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Magdalena video | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Rivka video | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Walking with Jesus video | Jesus Film Project |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
Profile Source | Keith Carey |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |