Introduction / History

The Khumi languages belongs to the Burmese branch of Tibeto-Burman family. The people who speak Khumi languages live in and around Paletwa on the southern tip Chin State in western Myanmar. Some live in Mizoram State in India and Bangladesh. They have subgroups. Among these are the Yindi Kuki Chin.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Khumi live in numerous small villages where they do shifting cultivation in the hilly areas. They plant paddy, chili, pumpkin, etc.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Before missionaries arrived in Khumi land, the Khumi were animisms; only a few were Buddhists. BCMS missionaries came to Myanmar in 1924 from London and preached the words of God to Khumi tribes in Paletwa. Some of Khumi became Christians and later Khumi Christians were included in Diocese of Sittwe (Anglican), and now Diocesan office of Sittwe is in Paletwa town.

A large percentage of the Yindi Kuki Chin are Christians, but the spiritual harvest is incomplete. The New Testament was translated into Khumi in 1959.

What Are Their Needs?

Famine caused the Khumi to migrate to border countries like India and Bangladesh. Most parents also cannot send their children to school. Khumi tribes long for help.

Prayer Items

Pray for the Father to bring the Yindi Kuki Chin people abundant harvests; both for their food and for their spiritual lives.
Pray for them to readily accept the JESUS Film and other gospel materials.
Pray for the Lord to raise up Bible teachers to go to them.

Scripture Prayers for the Kuki Chin Yindi in Bangladesh.

References

Khumi Aung