Doma in Zimbabwe

The Doma are hunter gatherers who live in Zimbabwe's mountains and lowlands. They are the only non-agricultural people of Zimbabwe. The Doma speak Shona and Dema. They are largely illiterate and have little or no access to schools and hospitals.

Ministry Obstacles

The Doma have little contact with other Zimbabweans and this has made it difficult for the missionaries to reach them. They follow their ethnic religion which has enslaved them to the spirit world. A few of them also practice Islam and are not open to the gospel.

Outreach Ideas

There is a great need for healthcare and educational opportunities for the tribe, which might help introduce them to the life-giving Savior. The government's efforts to integrate them with the mainline Zimbabweans also might expose them to the Christian world, granting them access to Bibles and churches.

Scripture Focus

"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!"  Revelation 7:9-10

Scripture Prayer

Pray that many members of this people group will be part of the vast crowd praising God in heaven.

Prayer Focus

Pray that the local churches in the area would show the love and kindness of the Savior to the isolated tribe. Pray for dedicated workers who are familiar with their culture and language to reach these people. Pray that their hearts would be touched by desperately needed medical and educational mission efforts.