The Warao are a First Nations tribe that lives in Venezuela, Suriname and Guyana. They were probably once an agricultural people who moved to their current location from the north. Their name, Warao, means “people of the canoe,” because they spend much of their time in canoes.
The Warao have always been hunters and fishermen who gather wild plants for food. They also grow cassava, sugarcane, chili peppers, watermelons and plantains. There is a wild plant known as the Mauritia palm that provides them with sap for an alcoholic beverage. They also eat its fruit and use its fiber to make hammocks and clothes.
Their housing is simple: they live in lean-tos and beehive shaped huts. They use canoes to travel the Oronoco River for fishing and trade with other villages. Even the children are skilled at canoeing. Medical care would require faster transportation, so they seldom have access.
Their social structure mirrors those of other First Nations people in their region. They have magicians, shamans, priests, chiefs and common laborers.
The animistic beliefs of the Warao are especially strong among those in Venezuela. Those in Suriname and Guyana are better identified as Christian.
The Warao people need access to modern medicine.
Pray for medical clinics near Warao villages.
Pray for Warao disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for many to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Warao in Guyana.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warao_people
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Warao
https://escales.ponant.com/en/warao-orinoco/
https://travelwiththesmile.com/blog/daily-life-of-warao-indians-in-venezuelan-jungle/
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Warao |
People Name in Country | Warao |
Alternate Names | Guarao; Warrau |
Population this Country | 5,400 |
Population all Countries | 50,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15863 |
ROP3 Code | 110685 |
ROP25 Code | 308726 |
ROP25 Name | Warao |
Country | Guyana | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Barima-Waini, Pomeroon-Supenaam, and Essequibo Islands-West Demerara regions: near the coast, mixed with Arawak [ake] and Carib [car] speakers. Source: Ethnologue 18 |
Country | Guyana |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Barima-Waini, Pomeroon-Supenaam, and Essequibo Islands-West Demerara regions: near the coast, mixed with Arawak [ake] and Carib [car] speakers.. Source: Ethnologue 18 |
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Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 14.00 %) |
55.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
45.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Warao (5,400 speakers) |
Language Code | wba Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Warao (5,400 speakers) |
Language Code | wba Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Warao |
Primary Language: Warao
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1960-1996) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1974-2004) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | 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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Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Warao | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Katepalitava - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |