Bare in Colombia


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Introduction / History

In the 18th and 19th century the Bare had close association with the Werekena. Together they were put in a state of virtual slavery by Spanish and Portuguese authorities and merchants. They moved to river headwaters to escape the Europeans.

Today they live mainly in Brazil and Venezuela though some also live in Colombia.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Bare people are farmers, hunters and fishermen. They extract piassava fiber which is coveted by local traders. This provides them with a source of cash.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though there is some Roman Catholic influence among the Bare, they also preserve their ancient animistic religion.


What Are Their Needs?

The Bare people need to learn 21st century work skills so they can excel in a modern economy.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to bless the Bare people economically and spiritually as a testimony of his goodness and power.

Pray for Bare disciples to make more disciples who will make even more disciples.

Pray for a spiritual hunger for true righteousness that will lead them to Jesus Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Bare in Colombia.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar%C3%A9_people#:~:text=The%20Bar%C3%A9%2C%20or%20Hanera%2C%20and,try%20to%20avoid%20the%20merchants.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Bare
People Name in Country Bare
Alternate Names Barawana; Hanera
Population this Country 600
Population all Countries 13,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 2
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 10684
ROP3 Code 101053
ROP25 Code 300888
ROP25 Name Bare
Country Colombia
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 34  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Guainía department: Rio Negro; Vaupés department: Caruru and Yavarate municipalities.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Colombia
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 34  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Guainía department: Rio Negro; Vaupés department: Caruru and Yavarate municipalities..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.00 %)
15.00 %
Ethnic Religions
85.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Nhengatu (600 speakers)
Language Code yrl   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Nhengatu (600 speakers)
Language Code yrl   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Nhengatu

Primary Language:  Nhengatu

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1960-1967)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1973)
Bible-Complete No
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Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
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General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Nhengatu YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Bible app direct APK download SIL
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