Standing in an unstable canoe dug out from a large log, the men are balanced attentively, with their spears slightly raised. Down the river are more canoes, and men are casting out the huge nets and working together to pull them back in again. The method of fishing isn't as important as the results, as being successful fishermen has always been a priority for the Tounia men.
Life in the village requires hard work and tough spirits. The people are kept busy from sun-up to sun-down making sure that there will always be food on the table. Without any modern conveniences, the people learn to depend on each other and on their own strength.
Only a handful of Christians exist among the Tounia, and the Gospel has yet to become really personal to them. In order for these Christians and the rest of the Tounia to experience the fullness of God's message, they need to hear the Gospel in their own language. They are so open to outside help and so eager to learn, it seems the time is right for the Lord's laborers to go in.
Please pray that the Lord would raise up individuals who will live among the Tounia to teach them and share the Gospel with them in a way that will change lives.
Scripture Prayers for the Tunya in Chad.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
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People Name General | Tunya |
People Name in Country | Tunya |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 7,700 |
Population all Countries | 7,700 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15645 |
ROP3 Code | 110290 |
Country | Chad | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Moyen-Chari region: Barh Kôh department, Sarh and 3 small villages north. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Chad |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Moyen-Chari region: Barh Kôh department, Sarh and 3 small villages north.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 5.00 %) |
10.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
80.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Tunia (7,700 speakers) |
Language Code | tug Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Tunya |
Dialect Code | 17795 Global Recordings Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Tunia (7,700 speakers) |
Language Code | tug Ethnologue Listing |
Primary Dialect | Tunya |
Dialect Code | 17795 Global Recordings Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Tunia |
Primary Language: Tunia
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |