Makhuwa-Moniga in Mozambique
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The Makhuwa-Moniga people live only in Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony.
The Makhuwa-Moniga people are famous for their woodcarvings and clay pots. Women make these items along with capulanas, which are worn by women. Men make straw mats.
They have their own face painting that involves the use of a white cream produced from tree bark. This cream acts as a sunscreen.
The staple food for the Makhuwa-Moniga people is cassava. Their family structure is matrilineal, meaning it is traced through the mother’s side of the family.
The Portuguese colonizers brought the Roman Catholic religion to the Makhuwa-Moniga people. Their hearts are mainly drawn to their traditional African religion. This focuses their attention on the spirit world.
The Makhuwa-Moniga people need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ rather than ancient spirits worshipped by their ancestors.
Pray for a Holy Spirit-directed revival among the Makhuwa-Moniga that will bless them for eternity.
Pray for Makhuwa-Moniga Christian believers to take Christ to their families and villages.
Pray for Makhuwa-Moniga disciples to make more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Makhuwa-Moniga in Mozambique.
https://nalrc.indiana.edu/doc/brochures/makhuwa.pdf
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Makhuwa-Moniga |
| People Name in Country | Makhuwa-Moniga |
| Alternate Names | Emoniga; Moniga |
| Population this Country | 462,000 |
| Population all Countries | 462,000 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 2 ● |
| Unreached | No |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | |
| People ID | 19547 |
| ROP3 Code | 115578 |
| Country | Mozambique | ||
| Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
| Continent | Africa | ||
| 10/40 Window | No | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 32 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Coastal area of Pebane district, stretching from Moebase to Bajone in the district of Maganja da Costa. Source: Field worker | ||
| Country | Mozambique |
| Region | Africa, East and Southern |
| Continent | Africa |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 32 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Coastal area of Pebane district, stretching from Moebase to Bajone in the district of Maganja da Costa.. Source: Field worker |
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| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
20.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
60.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
20.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Makhuwa-Moniga (462,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | mhm Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Makhuwa-Moniga (462,000 speakers) |
| Language Code | mhm Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Makhuwa-Moniga |
Primary Language: Makhuwa-Moniga
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
| Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2023 International Mission Board-SBC - John Dina All rights reserved. Used with permission |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
