Warao in Suriname


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Introduction / History

The Warao are a First Nations tribe that lives in Venezuela, Suriname and Guyana. They were probably once an agricultural people who moved to their current location from the north. Their name, Warao, means “people of the canoe,” because they spend much of their time in canoes.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Warao have always been hunters and fishermen who gather wild plants for food. They also grow cassava, sugarcane, chili peppers, watermelons and plantains. There is a wild plant known as the Mauritia palm that provides them with sap for an alcoholic beverage. They also eat its fruit and use its fiber to make hammocks and clothes.

Their housing is simple: they live in lean-tos and beehive shaped huts. They use canoes to travel the Oronoco River for fishing and trade with other villages. Even the children are skilled at canoeing. Medical care would require faster transportation, so they seldom have access.

Their social structure mirrors those of other First Nations people in their region. They have magicians, shamans, priests, chiefs and common laborers.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The animistic beliefs of the Warao are especially strong among those in Venezuela. Those in Suriname and Guyana are better identified as Christian.


What Are Their Needs?

The Warao people need access to modern medicine.


Prayer Points

Pray for medical clinics near Warao villages.

Pray for Warao disciples to make more disciples.

Pray for many to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Warao in Suriname.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warao_people

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Warao

https://escales.ponant.com/en/warao-orinoco/

https://travelwiththesmile.com/blog/daily-life-of-warao-indians-in-venezuelan-jungle/


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Warao
People Name in Country Warao
Alternate Names Guarao; Warrau
Population this Country 500
Population all Countries 50,000
Total Countries 3
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 15863
ROP3 Code 110685
ROP25 Code 308726
ROP25 Name Warao
Country Suriname
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Nickerie district: near Guyana border.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Suriname
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Nickerie district: near Guyana border..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 3.00 %)
55.00 %
Ethnic Religions
45.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Warao (500 speakers)
Language Code wba   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Warao (500 speakers)
Language Code wba   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Warao
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Profile Source Joshua Project 
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