Gwama is also called Kwama. It is the name of a language spoken by a people group of the same name.
The Gwama are a mostly rural people living in the highlands on both sides of the border between Sudan and Ethiopia. They are predominantly farmers. Literacy rates are low, although many have expressed interest for learning to read in their mother tongues, as well as learning other languages for wider communication. It seems that there are two Gwama languages, both still used as first languages for all speakers in their respective groups. There is probably a need for a Bible translation. Many men have some proficiency in a second language, but the women are more likely not to and materials are needed and desired in their mother tongues.
The majority are Muslim, but there are also followers of the traditional religion and these two may also be integrated in some ways. No missions, foreign or national, are working among this people group, and there is a great need for evangelism.
Pray for the Lord to give the Gwama people an abundant harvest this year as a testimony of his power and lovingkindness. Pray for a spiritual hunger that will drive the Gwama families into the loving arms of Jesus. Pray for Holy Spirit sent workers to go to the Gwama people in Ethiopia. Pray for a movement to Christ this decade.
Scripture Prayers for the Gwama in Ethiopia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
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People Name General | Gwama |
People Name in Country | Gwama |
Alternate Names | Afan Mao; Amam; Gogwama; Goma; Kewama; Koma of Asosa; Kwama; Nokanoka; North Koma; T’wa kwama; Takwama |
Population this Country | 12,000 |
Population all Countries | 12,000 |
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 | 13984 |
ROP3 Code | 107406 |
Country | Ethiopia | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 39 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | South Benishangul-Gumuz and western Oromia regions: near Sudan border, south of Asosa to Gidami; 19 villages, including one (Yabus) in Sudan. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Ethiopia |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 39 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | South Benishangul-Gumuz and western Oromia regions: near Sudan border, south of Asosa to Gidami; 19 villages, including one (Yabus) in Sudan.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
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Buddhism |
0.00 %
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Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
30.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
70.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Gwama (12,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kmq Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Gwama (12,000 speakers) |
Language Code | kmq Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Gwama |
Primary Language: Gwama
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
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 |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |