Menka in Cameroon

The Menka have only been reported in Cameroon
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Menka people refer to themselves and their language as alternately Wando, Bando, or Mamwoh. Menka is the name used by outsiders and the name that they use to group themselves with the Ambele and Atong. They live in a remote, isolated region of Cameroon with many villages at least a half day hike to the nearest road out of the area. Their villages are situated along mountain slopes and valleys in a relatively thick rainforest. Travel is by foot on small paths between villages. Most people do not travel far. Those who leave the area for work or education seldom or never return.

Healthcare, education, and diet are poor. This area is slow to develop and modernize, and there is little opportunity for people to advance themselves beyond their traditional ways. There are no Mother Tongue Scriptures, the literacy rate is low, and their comprehension of English is minimal. Needs are great as the local churches provide a very weak foundation for teaching spiritual truths. Syncretism is extremely common. In-depth biblical training is a must for leaders and members alike. This is a hardship location and only very serious missionaries should consider working with these people. A spiritual hunger exists, though not all will recognize it.


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Scripture Prayers for the Menka in Cameroon.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Menka
People Name in Country Menka
Alternate Names
Population this Country 10,000
Population all Countries 10,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 13676
ROP3 Code 106547
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country North West region: Momo division, Widikum-Menka subdivision, west of Mbengwi, northwest of Batibo. 10 villages.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country North West region: Momo division, Widikum-Menka subdivision, west of Mbengwi, northwest of Batibo. 10 villages..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.50 %)
74.00 %
Ethnic Religions
26.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Menka (10,000 speakers)
Language Code mea   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Menka (10,000 speakers)
Language Code mea   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Menka

Primary Language:  Menka

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Needed

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Profile Source Anonymous 
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