The Natioro occupy a small area in the extreme southwest of Burkina Faso. They are a small people group. Burkina Faso is the only country where they live.
Poor roads and a somewhat hilly landscape have prevented much outside contact, and the Natioro have strong traditions. Still, they are friendly to outsiders and eager to improve their lives.
The area's hot and arid climate, broken by a rainy season in the summer, is conducive to growing millet and maize. Yams and dried fish complement the villagers' diet.
Most families survive through subsistence farming, although some men are herdsmen or merchants. Carpenters are rare, but they are well-known for the beds they produce made from local wood. The Natioro trade among themselves and with neighboring peoples at a weekly market.
The young people do not have adequate education. Instead of studying, they spend much of their time helping in the fields or doing housework. Many seem willing to learn to read, but there have been no successful literacy programs. As they mature, finding a job becomes very difficult.
Men rule as the "family chief," and may marry several wives and father many children. Each village recognizes its own chief, who settles disputes among the people. Outside government officials handle larger conflicts. People gather as a community for important events such as weddings, funerals and baptisms.
Although the Natioro claim to be Muslim, they strongly adhere to many animistic beliefs. Their ceremonies combine Islamic customs with traditional methods of ancestor worship and animal sacrifice. As far as we know there is no missionary presence nor Natioro believers.
The Natioro know they need better education for their children. Their longing for literacy may be the way for workers to reach them with the Word of God.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Natioro people with an abundant harvest this year as a testimony of his power and love.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers to this highly unreached people group in Burkina Faso.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that will take them beyond the ways of their ancestors into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among the Natioro people this decade.
Scripture Prayers for the Natioro in Burkina Faso.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Natioro |
People Name in Country | Natioro |
Alternate Names | Natyoro; Samukune; Senufo |
Population this Country | 6,000 |
Population all Countries | 6,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 13252 |
ROP3 Code | 107118 |
Country | Burkina Faso | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 23 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Cascades region: Leraba province, Sindou subdistrict, Sindou town area west of Banfora; Dinaoro, Timba, and Kawara. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Burkina Faso |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 23 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Cascades region: Leraba province, Sindou subdistrict, Sindou town area west of Banfora; Dinaoro, Timba, and Kawara.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
20.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
80.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Natioro (6,000 speakers) |
Language Code | nti Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Natioro (6,000 speakers) |
Language Code | nti Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Natioro |
Primary Language: Natioro
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Moussa Ouattara |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |