Wollo Amhara in Ethiopia

The Wollo Amhara have only been reported in Ethiopia
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Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

The 1880s and 1890s were a difficult time for the Wallo people as they were involved in a rebellion against the occupying forces of the Abyssinians. The Wallos were united under the leadership of Sheik Tola Jaafar, who was partially defeated. This rebel leader fled to Sudan to gain outside military assistance, then returned to Wallo to continue his armed struggle until 1910.

In the 21st century some of the Wallo have joined other groups in their rebellion against the Ethiopian government. Some Wollo organizations want independence, but because of their lack of unity, this will probably not happen.


Where Are they Located?

Wallo is a province in northeastern Ethiopia. This is probably the homeland of the Wallo Amhara.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Most Wallo people are subsistence farmers who use farming tools that have long since been abandoned by farmers in the developed world. A small number of them live in urban centers.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Though most Amhara subgroups are Christian, others, like the Wallos, are not. All Amhara people, be they Christian or Muslim, adhere to traditional religious practices. When faced with a serious need or crisis, the Wallo people will look to traditional religion rather than Islam for help.


What Are Their Needs?

Agricultural experts who are familiar with farming in developing countries can help the Wallo people gain a better harvest. They can help the Wallo people to develop irrigation systems and introduce Green Revolution technology.


Prayer Points

Pray for believers who know how to help increase crop yields will go as Christ's ambassadors to the Wallo people.
Pray for a peaceful solution between the Ethiopian government and the Wallo peoples.
Pray that believers from other Amhara subgroups will introduce Jesus to the Wallo people.
Pray that soon there will be a rapidly growing church planting movement among the Wallo people.


Scripture Prayers for the Amhara, Wollo in Ethiopia.


References

Profiles written by Global Prayer Digest
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15840/ET
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19653/ET
http://www.gadaa.com/SheikTola.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oromo_people
http://www.robemedia.com/2016/02/15/wallo-oromo-are-ready-to-join-their-struggle/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzlsD46gWlk
http://www.brill.com/islam-nineteenth-century-wallo-ethiopia


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

People Name General Amhara, Wollo
People Name in Country Amhara, Wollo
Natural Name Wollo Amhara
Pronunciation WOHL-loh ahm-HAR-ah
Alternate Names Wello
Population this Country 6,492,000
Population all Countries 6,492,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 130
People ID 15840
ROP3 Code 110647
ROP25 Code 306363
ROP25 Name Oromo
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 North central, Amhara region; Addis Ababa   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
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 North central, Amhara region; Addis Ababa.   Source:  Ethnologue 2010
Map of Amhara, Wollo in Ethiopia
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.20 %)
2.90 %
Ethnic Religions
20.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
77.10 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %

Primary Language:  Amharic

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1824-1988)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1829-1988)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1840-2014)
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Photo Source Copyrighted © 2024  Kerry Olson  All rights reserved.  Used with permission
Map Source People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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