The Tembo people live in the hills west of Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The main town is Bunyakiri, on the Luhoho River. There is one mostly paved road through the Tembo area, running from Bukavu through Bunyakiri toward Walikale, in the river valley. Apart from this road and a track running northeast from Bunyakiri to Tshihombehombe, access to Tembo villages is by footpath. Bicycles are also used by those who can afford them.
The Tembo sell palm oil, peanuts, potatoes and maize for cash. Lumber and gold are other local sources of income. About half of the Tembo are literate in Swahili. The Roman Catholic church runs a literacy program in the area, using the Freire method to teach young adults and teens who have not had schooling. Traditional leaders and many local people see literacy as a way to economic advancement. Some outside political leaders, however, are cautious of vernacular literacy programs, which they consider divisive. The Tembo are cautious about accepting change and value social cohesion. Life in the Tembo area has been disrupted by war, militia activities, and ethnic clashes since the mid-1990s.
Scripture Prayers for the Tembo-Equateur in Congo, Democratic Republic of.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Tembo-Equateur |
People Name in Country | Tembo-Equateur |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 15,000 |
Population all Countries | 15,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 19404 |
ROP3 Code | 115387 |
ROP25 Code | 308056 |
ROP25 Name | Tembo |
Country | Congo, Democratic Republic of | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 41 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Equateur province: Sud Ubangi, Equateur, Budjala and Bomongo territories, Libanza, Bokele, and Bosanga villages on Banga-Melo river; 1 or 2 villages on Mongala river southwest of Akula; Sumba island. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Congo, Democratic Republic of |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 41 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Equateur province: Sud Ubangi, Equateur, Budjala and Bomongo territories, Libanza, Bokele, and Bosanga villages on Banga-Melo river; 1 or 2 villages on Mongala river southwest of Akula; Sumba island.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 6.00 %) |
97.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
3.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Tembo (15,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tmv Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Tembo (15,000 speakers) |
Language Code | tmv Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Tembo |
Primary Language: Tembo
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |