The lives of these people center around subsistence farming in steep mountainous terrain and lush green valleys. The people are short and stout, very fit from their way of life. It is nothing to see a 10 year old child carrying 20 liters of water hundreds of meters up the mountains. They are peaceful, friendly and welcoming, happy to share the little they have with anyone in need.
Witchcraft seems to play a role with the less educated.
I think the main things they require are quality education and freedom from corruption.
With those two things change would be a natural progression. Sadly greed and corruption sees very little help come their way. On May 1, 2013 the Nyamwanba River flooded, destroying many homes and lives at Kilembe. It was weeks before any government assistance. A truckload of flour, mattresses, blankets and other supplies sent to help was sadly stolen by those in positions of power.
Scripture Prayers for the Konzo, Bakonjo in Uganda.
Profile Source: Steven & Najjoba Kennewell |
People Name General | Konzo |
People Name in Country | Konzo, Bakonjo |
Alternate Names | Konjo |
Population this Country | 1,152,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,535,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 12779 |
ROP3 Code | 105186 |
Country | Uganda | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Southwest, Ruwenzori mountains, Kasese, Kabarole and Bundibugyo districts; Olhughendera dialect: Bundibugyo district. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Uganda |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Southwest, Ruwenzori mountains, Kasese, Kabarole and Bundibugyo districts; Olhughendera dialect: Bundibugyo district.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 28.00 %) |
89.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
11.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Konzo (1,152,000 speakers) |
Language Code | koo Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Konzo (1,152,000 speakers) |
Language Code | koo Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Konzo |
Primary Language: Konzo
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1914-1995) |
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 |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
Photo Source | Steven & Najjoba Kennewell |
Profile Source | Steven & Najjoba Kennewell |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |