Sharwa in Cameroon

The Sharwa have only been reported in Cameroon
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Introduction / History

The people of the Sharwa language are known as the "Sarwwa" in the village of Djeki and the "Majieke" in the village of Duva.


What Are Their Lives Like?

A few of their children attend a small school in Djeki, but in Duva and other villages there are no schools. Although they still use the Sharwa language in their families the state of the economy pressures them to use Fulfulde.
They live in a very hot and dry climate. Plants do not find it easy to take root and grow in such a hostile environment. Christianity has also struggled to take root among the Sharwa speakers.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Sharwa people are Sunni Muslims. Like most Muslims in Africa, they believe in the Five Pillars of Islam. Some are more devout than others when it comes to praying on Fridays and Fasting during the month of Ramadan. Few can afford the pilgrimage to Mecca.
They also worship and serve spirits that they believe are close enough to take care of their daily needs. This practice is frowned upon by orthodox Islam.


What Are Their Needs?

Living in an isolated area near the town of Bourrah, which is situated near the Nigerian border, this strongly Muslim group has been resistant to influences from the outside.


Prayer Points

Pray that they would have access to a clear and consistent oral presentation of the gospel, probably through the Fulfulde language.
Pray that a radio program or an evangelist will soon reach them.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give them spiritual hunger.
Pray for dedicated workers from other parts of Africa.


Scripture Prayers for the Sharwa in Cameroon.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Sharwa
People Name in Country Sharwa
Alternate Names Sarwa
Population this Country 9,900
Population all Countries 9,900
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
People ID 19046
ROP3 Code 115351
ROP25 Code 307441
ROP25 Name Sharwa
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Far North region: Mayo-Tsanaga division, south Bourrah subdivision; North region: Mayo-Louti division.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Far North region: Mayo-Tsanaga division, south Bourrah subdivision; North region: Mayo-Louti division..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.10 %)
1.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
99.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Sharwa (9,900 speakers)
Language Code swq   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Sharwa (9,900 speakers)
Language Code swq   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Sharwa

Primary Language:  Sharwa

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Map Source Joshua Project / Global Mapping International  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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