Deaf in Guinea-Bissau
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(Representative photo)Photo Source: Faysal Khan - Pixabay
The Word of God is being brought to Guinea-Bissau in Sign Language. A Brazilian woman learned Brazilian Sign Language and the Evangelical Church of Guinea-Bissau gave her a building to do Sign Language work. Like Brazil, Guinea-Bissau is a Portuguese speaking country. This is the first Sign Translation work in this country.
Hereditary problems, wars and diseases have helped to cause Deaf ness in Guinea-Bissau. The Deaf here as in many countries tend to be ignored. As they are not together much, their Sign Language has not developed well and their vocabulary is limited too. The Guinea-Bissau Sign Language needs to develop to its completion so it can be used to better effect.
Pray that the gospel work being done in Guinea-Bissau will bring the Deaf here to Jesus Christ.
Pray that Guinea-Bissau Sign Language will be completed.
Scripture Prayers for the Deaf in Guinea-Bissau.
https://www.wycliffe.org/stories/details/breaking-through-the-silence
| Profile Source: Anonymous |
| People Name General | Deaf |
| People Name in Country | Deaf |
| Pronunciation |
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| Alternate Names | |
| Population this Country | 22,000 |
| Population all Countries | 49,661,000 |
| Total Countries | 216 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 2 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 0 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 19007 |
| ROP3 Code | 114916 |
| Country | Guinea-Bissau | ||
| Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
| Region | Africa, West and Central |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical Unknown) |
10.90 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
35.10 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
52.05 %
|
| Non-Religious |
1.95 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Guinea-Bissau Sign Language (22,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | lgs Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Guinea-Bissau Sign Language (22,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | lgs Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Guinea-Bissau Sign Language |
Primary Language: Guinea-Bissau Sign Language
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
| Photo Source |
(Representative photo) Faysal Khan - Pixabay |
| Profile Source | Anonymous |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
