The Darbe and the Dormon are two distinctly unique people groups. However they share many of the same legends, rituals and history. And though they speak different dialects, they understand each other 99 percent of the time. As a result, these two people groups decided to pool their resources and share one Bible translation, choosing the name Gabri Maja for this translation project. The lives of these two distinct people groups - Darbe and Dormon - are dominated by the traditional belief system "Kula." Mysticism and animism mix with Kula to create a stranglehold of fear and control over this region.
Two seasons dominate the lives of the Gabri Maja people - rainy and dry. Each six-month season dictates survival by impacting the crop cycle of yams, corn and rice. One of the largest crops in the region is cotton. The depth of the Gabri Maja people groups' character, innovation and bravery came to light when they collectively decided to stop negotiating through the cotton companies' middlemen. They learned to read, write, and count, which allowed the farmers to sell cotton directly to the processing plants.
Scripture Prayers for the Gabri in Chad.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Gabri |
People Name in Country | Gabri |
Alternate Names | Gabere; Southern Gabri |
Population this Country | 91,000 |
Population all Countries | 91,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11790 |
ROP3 Code | 103106 |
Country | Chad | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Tandjilé region: Tandjilé Est department, Lai subprefecture, northwest of Lai, Dormon and Darbé villages area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Chad |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Tandjilé region: Tandjilé Est department, Lai subprefecture, northwest of Lai, Dormon and Darbé villages area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 33.00 %) |
49.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
50.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
1.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Gabri (91,000 speakers) |
Language Code | gab Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Gabri (91,000 speakers) |
Language Code | gab Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Gabri |
Primary Language: Gabri
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2014-2017) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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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 |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Gabri | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Gabri | YouVersion Bibles |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |