The march of technological advancements across Papua New Guinea has left in its wake unexpected influences that are eroding culture, challenging belief systems and leaving broken families in their wake among the Keak people. Many Keak cannot handle the increase of information and temptations introduced by new roads, internet access and modern media. "The youth are being influenced and are less satisfied. They are leaving their villages to find education and jobs while often ending up with neither."
The Keak people are one of a large number of small population language groups in the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. To complicate matters, traditional practices of paybacks and compensations control their actions. Though folks believe they are Christians, when trouble comes they default back into the pattern of ancestor worship and incantations. For the Keak, there is only one thing to save people from perpetuating this same cycle for generations - God's Word. Jesus explained, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31b-32, NLT).
Families grow their own yams, taro and other garden vegetables. They supplement their income from the sale of cocoa harvests.
Scripture Prayers for the Keak in Papua New Guinea.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Keak |
People Name in Country | Keak |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 7,900 |
Population all Countries | 7,900 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 20760 |
ROP3 Code | 108853 |
Country | Papua New Guinea | ||
Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
Continent | Australia | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | East Sepik province. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Region | Australia and Pacific |
Continent | Australia |
10/40 Window | No |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | East Sepik province.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 3.00 %) |
85.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
15.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Mevembet (7,900 speakers) |
Language Code | keh Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Mevembet (7,900 speakers) |
Language Code | keh Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Mevembet |
Primary Language: Mevembet
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |