Large Yao kingdoms came into being as mighty Yao chiefs took control of the Niassa province of Mozambique in the 19th century. During that time, the Yao began to move from their traditional home in today's Malawi and Tanzania, which resulted in the Yao populations they now have. The most important result of the great chiefdoms was the turning of the whole nation to Islam around the turn of the 20th century and after the 1st World War. Yao people wear charms in a vein effort to protect themselves from ill health. They often use folk cures rather than modern medicine.

Islam is a central part of the Yao identity, especially in a location where they are surrounded by Christianized peoples.

There are all kinds of Christian materials in the Yao language that can be distributed to their community leaders.

Pray that Yao people in Zambia will put their full trust in the God of the Bible rather than in the spirit world and charms.
Pray for Yao believers in other countries to take the gospel to the Yao people in Zambia.
Pray for a Disciple-Making Movement to emerge among Yao communities in Africa.

Scripture Prayers for the Yao in Zambia.