Deaf in Gambia
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Gambia's Deaf history is still new and in development. Sign Language was not officially recognized as a language until the 1990's when a missionary from Holland came and founded a school for the Deaf. There are born into Catholic family Christians but very few and many change to Muslim to be able to marry.
The Deaf are scattered around The Gambia but many near Serrekunda or Banjul.
Many of them lack basic education or communication with their families. Some have been fortunate enough to be able to attend school and learn Gambian sign language. Work is difficult to find.
The majority of the Deaf label themselves Muslim (Sunni) and practice prayer and holiday celebrations. Out of all the Christians, there are about a little over 20 that we have accounted for.
Church planting is underway among the Deaf in The Gambia. Pray the church will flourish.
Scripture Prayers for the Deaf in Gambia.
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| People Name General | Deaf |
| People Name in Country | Deaf |
| Pronunciation |
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| Alternate Names | |
| Population this Country | 28,000 |
| Population all Countries | 49,661,000 |
| Total Countries | 216 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 19007 |
| ROP3 Code | 114916 |
| Country | Gambia | ||
| Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Country | Gambia |
| Region | Africa, West and Central |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.01 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
4.48 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
5.60 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
89.49 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.07 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.35 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Language unknown (28,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | xxx Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Language unknown (28,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
| Photo Source | Elvis Baker |
| Profile Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
