During colonial days the Ulwa tribe was having trouble with the Spaniards. On May 6 they moved to their current homeland, Karawala, on the Caribbean side of Nicaragua. They settled down and selected a leader called the zuquia. He had much decision-making powers in their community. Most of them were farmers, fishermen and hunters.
Members of this tribe have been blending in with other indigenous peoples of Nicaragua. They are trying to keep their language and culture alive. One of their traditions is celebrating May 6 as the day they arrived in Karawala.
Most of the Ulwa people are Roman Catholic.
The Ulwa people need to remember Jesus Christ, and him crucified and resurrected. That needs to be central to their beliefs.
Pray for a Holy Spirit-led revival among the Ulwa people, leading them to a Christ-based faith.
Pray for Ulwa disciples to make more disciples who make even more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Ulwa in Nicaragua.
https://havanatimes.org/features/nicaragua-the-ulwas-struggle-to-keep-their-culture-alive/
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Ulwa |
People Name in Country | Ulwa |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 900 |
Population all Countries | 900 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 20543 |
ROP3 Code | 116920 |
ROP25 Code | 308454 |
ROP25 Name | Ulwa |
Country | Nicaragua | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 50 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Atlántico Sur department: Karawala village. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Nicaragua |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 50 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Atlántico Sur department: Karawala village.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.00 %) |
85.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
5.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Ulwa (900 speakers) |
Language Code | ulw Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Ulwa (900 speakers) |
Language Code | ulw Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Ulwa |
Primary Language: Ulwa
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |