Bhutan began the first help for the Deaf in a hearing school in the capital Thimphu at the beginning of this century. Recently the first school for the Deaf was approved in Paro. They are looking to develop Bhutanese Sign Language as the main sign language. Vocabulary for technical subjects and what regional signs to use where there are differences are looked to be brought into being too.
Deaf education is not advanced and the Deaf tend to be in hearing schools. There is a shortage of Deaf teachers and more sign language interpreters are needed. There is a lack of knowledge of deaf ness on the part of teachers.
Deaf students can find it difficult to mix with those who can hear. More schools are said to be needed for the Deaf here.
Pray that the Bhutanese Deaf will come into contact with Deaf Christians and be led to Jesus Christ.
Pray that the Deaf in Bhutan will get the help that they need in life.
Scripture Prayers for the Deaf in Bhutan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhutanese_Sign_Language
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Deaf |
People Name in Country | Deaf |
Pronunciation |
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Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 5,900 |
Population all Countries | 49,661,000 |
Total Countries | 216 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 19007 |
ROP3 Code | 114916 |
Country | Bhutan | ||
Region | Asia, South | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 40 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Country | Bhutan |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 40 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
74.56 %
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Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
2.11 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.40 %
|
Hinduism |
22.43 %
|
Islam |
0.50 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
* From latest Bhutan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Language unknown (5,900 speakers) |
Language Code | xxx Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Language unknown (5,900 speakers) |
Language Code | xxx Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Language unknown |
Primary Language: Language unknown
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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None reported |
Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Faysal Khan - Pixabay |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |