The Northern Mao of Ethiopia primarily reside in rural villages in western Ethiopia, around Bambassi town and in the Didessa River Valley.
Most Northern Mao people speak only their mother tongue and cannot adequately use Scripture in a second language.
Most Northern Mao are farmers. The Northern Mao around Bambassi and in the Didessa River Valley share a common culture and language.
Though Northern and Southern Mao recognize one another as having a shared cultural identity, they realize that their languages are completely different. When Northern Mao and Southern Mao people meet, they usually use another language, like Oromo, to communicate.
The Northern Mao around Bambassi are predominantly Muslim, while those in the Didessa River Valley are predominantly Christian.
Their very low literacy rate suggests that a literacy program in the area may be difficult. It would be beneficial to also present Scripture in Northern Mao on audiocassettes. Though their motivation to read may be quite low, the Northern Mao Christians appear to have a great desire for Scripture in their mother tongue. During an interview, when asked what kinds of materials they would like to see translated into Northern Mao, they replied, "the Bible."
Pray for enough spiritual hunger to look beyond what they have been taught and find their way to the only savior.
Pray for dedicated workers who will stay with them until there are many disciples who will make more disciples.
Pray for the Lord to bless the Northern Mao people in such a way they will know he is the only one worthy of their devotion and worship.
Scripture Prayers for the Mao, Northern in Ethiopia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mao, Northern |
People Name in Country | Mao, Northern |
Natural Name | Northern Mao |
Alternate Names | Bambeshi; Didessa; Northern Mao |
Population this Country | 4,200 |
Population all Countries | 4,200 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 14023 |
ROP3 Code | 107451 |
ROP25 Code | 300784 |
ROP25 Name | Bambassi (Northern Mao) |
Country | Ethiopia | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 32 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Benishangul-Gumuz region: Bambassi area and Didessa river valley; Oromia region: western Wellaga zone. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Ethiopia |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 32 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Benishangul-Gumuz region: Bambassi area and Didessa river valley; Oromia region: western Wellaga zone.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 1.50 %) |
4.80 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
10.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
85.20 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Mawes Aasse (4,200 speakers) |
Language Code | myf Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Mawes Aasse (4,200 speakers) |
Language Code | myf Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Mawes Aasse |
Primary Language: Mawes Aasse
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |