Unreached of Day: 2019-12-7

Somali in United States


Somali in United States

The Somali of the United States fled Somalia when their country collapsed in 1991. A 2000 report by the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) records 5,200 Somali refugees received asylum in the United States. This small number has continued to grow, however, partly from more refugees, and partly from them beginning families. Somali immigrants who do not speak English find it difficult to understand available governmental services. The language barrier can cause service providers to ignore them.

Ministry Obstacles

The influx of Somali immigrants has meant they have separate communities where they lock out outside influences. They can face prejudice on many levels.

Outreach Ideas

Some organizations and churches in the United States reach out to the Somali through classes in English as a Second Language as well as other ways of serving this community.

Scripture Focus

"This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all."  1 John 1:5

Scripture Prayer

Pray for today’s people group to perceive the holiness and justice of God and to be led by the Spirit to repent of their sins.

Prayer Focus

Pray that the Somali believers in the United States would share the good news they have encountered with their friends and family. Pray for the Holy Spirit to begin working on the hearts of Somalis to recognize that intimacy with God comes only through a relationship with Christ.

Somali in United States

People Name: Somali
Pronunciation:soh-MAH-lee
Country: United States
10/40 Window: No
Population: 188,000
World Population: 26,240,400
Language: Somali
Primary Religion: Islam
Christian Adherent: 0.00%
Evangelical: 0.00%
Bible: Complete
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
Status: Unreached
Progress Level:
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