The Ache tribe is also called Axe and Guayaki. They were traditionally hunter-gatherers.
Their first contact with White settlers was in the 17th century when they encountered Jesuit missionaries.
They have been abused by Paraguayan settlers and ranchers for many years. They have been killed, enslaved or moved to two reservations.
Initially they moved permanently to avoid being found. Since the 50's they were persecuted for having different features from the indigenous people of the area, they were hunted, tortured for the sake of science and sold as slaves or for adoption. Many were murdered. The Aché people sued the Paraguayan State for genocide. Because of all this, they had to abandon their life as hunters and gatherers to dedicate themselves to sedentary agriculture and salaried work on farms. They still practice hunting and fishing and gathering for subsistence, and all that is gathered, hunted or fished is distributed among all of them. They currently grow yerba mate.
Ache mythology centers on "berendy" a flaming thunderous being that sometimes takes the form of a meteorite and sometimes has a body of flesh and blood. Berendy's son is the subject of several myths, which also include themes about the origin of jaguars, the sun and moon (as twins with the sun being the child and the moon the placenta), the origins of fire and darkness, and a few moral tales about greedy old men and old women.
Medical needs are one of the needs of the Ache people. More than that is a need to find a way to make a living in the 21st century.
Pray for pastors and leaders of the local churches to have wisdom and knowledge of the Word of God to guide the believers.
Pray for biblical translators to be able to finish translating the Bible.
Pray for the preparation of biblical leaders and teachers for discipleship.
Pray for the growth and maturity of the local Ache churches.
Pray the goodness of Christ will draw them to abandon their old gods.
Pray for the youth to be saved from the negative things that technology brings.
Scripture Prayers for the Ache in Paraguay.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genocide_of_Indigenous_peoples_in_Paraguay
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ach%C3%A9
Samaritan’s Purse
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Ache |
People Name in Country | Ache |
Pronunciation | ah-CHAY, why-ah-KEY |
Alternate Names | Guaiaqui; Guayaki |
Population this Country | 2,000 |
Population all Countries | 2,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 10147 |
ROP3 Code | 100040 |
ROP25 Code | 300032 |
ROP25 Name | Ache |
Country | Paraguay | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Alto Parana department: Narranja and Iruno districts; Caaguazú, Guairá, and Paraguari departments: Colonel Oviedo to Colonel Villaricca, Lake Del Rio Yguazu area; dialects: Chupa Pou, Kontuwy, Kontuwywe, Arroyo Bandera, Cerro Moroti, Puerto Barra, Ypetimi. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Paraguay |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Alto Parana department: Narranja and Iruno districts; Caaguazú, Guairá, and Paraguari departments: Colonel Oviedo to Colonel Villaricca, Lake Del Rio Yguazu area; dialects: Chupa Pou, Kontuwy, Kontuwywe, Arroyo Bandera, Cerro Moroti, Puerto Barra, Ypetimi.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 8.00 %) |
18.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
82.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Ache (2,000 speakers) |
Language Code | guq Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Ache (2,000 speakers) |
Language Code | guq Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Ache |
Primary Language: Ache
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1978-2007) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2014) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Ache | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |