Kraho in Brazil

The Kraho have only been reported in Brazil
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Introduction / History

The Kraho are an indigenous people in Brazil. They have been pushed west from their homeland by Portuguese settlers and cattle ranchers. They established an alliance with cattle ranchers, and they helped protect ranches from other indigenous groups. They even helped enslave some of these tribes. Then in 1940 there was a conflict with ranchers resulting in a massacre of a Kraho settlement. In the 1950s they listened to a “prophet” who taught them to become “civilized Brazilians.” In the 1980s they took the opposite approach and wanted to restore their culture and refrain from integration.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kraho people all raise children communally. Even small children look after smaller children regardless of who are the parents. People are very generous with one another, believing that sharing possessions means others will help you when you need it.
Kraho women are encouraged to give birth at a hospital, but the nearest hospital is 200 miles away.
After a hunting expedition, a fishing trip or opening a garden they celebrate by having log races in the rivers. Men wear paint made from plant material.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kraho have many myths, some of which have to do with creation. Creation came from creator heroes Sun and Moon who worked towards completing creation. Their myths suggest they believe that everything came from outside, even their shamans, whom they believe have magical and healing powers. Almost half of the Kraho are Roman Catholic, but they allow for many indigenous beliefs to blend with this religion.


What Are Their Needs?

The Kraho need a Christ-centered worldview. He needs to be central to their lives.


Prayer Points

Pray for Kraho Christ followers to disciple others in his ways.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to bless them with the abundant life offered by Jesus Christ.
Pray for an abundance for the Kraho people as a testimony of God’s love and power. May they respond with gratefulness to the King of kings.


Scripture Prayers for the Kraho in Brazil.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krah%C3%B4
https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Krah%C3%B4
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/indigenous-group-brazil-parenting-village-amazon-a9097811.html
https://www.lensculture.com/projects/416846-kraho


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kraho
People Name in Country Kraho
Alternate Names Craô; Kraô; Kukoikateyê; Mehim; Timbiara
Population this Country 3,300
Population all Countries 3,300
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 12834
ROP3 Code 105298
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Maranhão and Tocantins states; 5 villages.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Maranhão and Tocantins states; 5 villages..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 1.00 %)
40.00 %
Ethnic Religions
60.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kraho (3,300 speakers)
Language Code xra   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Kraho (3,300 speakers)
Language Code xra   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Kraho

Primary Language:  Kraho

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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