Furu in Central African Republic


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Introduction / History

The Furu language originated farther north. It is of the Nilo-Saharan language family; early Furu settlers likely immigrated here from around Darfur, Sudan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

In the savanna along the Ubangi River, Furu speakers enjoy spacious land where they can spread out to raise chickens, goats and a few cattle. They plant gardens that include cassava and peanuts. Native grasses make an attractive roofing material for their houses and keep them cool under the blazing African sun.


What Are Their Beliefs?

A large percentage are Muslim, followed by those who identify as Christian. No matter which world religion they adhere to, the Furu also adhere to their traditional religion. The Furu people call the creator god "Nzapa." This deity works through intermediary spirits. One inhabits people, requiring offerings to a certain kind of tree (Kwara tree). They believe appeasing another, "Nafe," ensures health, good luck, and good harvests and that "Zuga" controls the outcome of the hunt. Both living and dead ancestors also wield influence. Furu life is steeped in fear and bound by rituals to ensure good outcomes.


What Are Their Needs?

They need the Savior who will bring them freedom, peace and abundant life. Understandable Scripture is needed to introduce them to Him and a translation project has begun.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move mightily in Furu churches, moving them to be Christ s ambassadors in Central Africa.
Pray for them to be defined by faith, joy, peace and love.
Pray for Furu disciples who will make more disciples.


Scripture Prayers for the Furu in Central African Republic.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Furu
People Name in Country Furu
Alternate Names Busuu
Population this Country 6,800
Population all Countries 47,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 11780
ROP3 Code 103086
Country Central African Republic
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank 27  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Basse-Kotto prefecture: Mobaye subprefecture. 11 villages.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Central African Republic
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank 27  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Basse-Kotto prefecture: Mobaye subprefecture. 11 villages..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 10.00 %)
28.00 %
Ethnic Religions
30.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
42.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Fulu (6,800 speakers)
Language Code fuu   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Fulu (6,800 speakers)
Language Code fuu   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Fulu

Primary Language:  Fulu

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2021)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Furu Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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