Northeastern Dinka in South Sudan

The Northeastern Dinka have only been reported in South Sudan
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Dinka people have traditions, most notably polygamy, that could potentially spread AIDS out of control. A story in the December 24, 2003 issue of International Herald Tribune showcased Chief Akot, who had 76 wives. This is certainly an extreme example, but his praxis is nothing unique in Sudan.

For the last 50 years, the Dinka lifestyle has been challenged and changed, primarily by formal education at colleges and universities. The ongoing civil war that ended in their region in 2005 also brought about significant change and displacement. These things have left the Dinka as a people unsure of their place or future.

The gospel of Jesus has yet to significantly influence Dinka society, and with the challenges of polygamy and civil war, there is an even more urgent need to seek and implement strategies that will be effective. Everything from infrastructure work to Bible translation to physical provision needs to be carried out.


Prayer Points

Pray that God would send courageous and adaptable servants to live and work among the Dinka.
Pray that, first and foremost, the Dinka people will come to understand God's love for them, and respond with faithful obedience. Pray for God's Kingdom to come to the Dinka people in such a way that AIDS will be eliminated among them and neighboring peoples will give God the glory.


Scripture Prayers for the Dinka, Northeastern in South Sudan.


Profile Source:   Global Prayer Digest  

People Name General Dinka, Northeastern
People Name in Country Dinka, Northeastern
Natural Name Northeastern Dinka
Alternate Names Northeastern Dinka; Northern Dinka; Padang
Population this Country 790,000
Population all Countries 790,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 11563
ROP3 Code 102618
ROP25 Code 302109
ROP25 Name Dinka
Country South Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Upper Nile State, Renk, Melut, and Baliet counties; Jonglei State, Canal/Pigi and Fangak counties; Unity State, Pariang county.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country South Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Upper Nile State, Renk, Melut, and Baliet counties; Jonglei State, Canal/Pigi and Fangak counties; Unity State, Pariang county..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 17.00 %)
80.00 %
Ethnic Religions
18.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
2.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Dinka, Northeastern (790,000 speakers)
Language Code dip   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Dinka, Northeastern (790,000 speakers)
Language Code dip   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Dinka, Northeastern
Photo Source Keith & Jamie Lorenz 
Map Source Joshua Project / Global Mapping International  
Profile Source Global Prayer Digest 
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