Yanomami people live in the remote forest of northern Brazil. Construction of the transcontinental highway in the Amazon opened up the region to deforestation and invasive agricultural programs.
The Yanomami hunt, practice small-scale slash-and-burn agriculture and live in small, scattered, semi-permanent villages.
Illegal miners are suspected to operate inside the Yanomami reserve to take gold, diamonds and minerals. Many Yanomami people have died during the past years from drinking water contaminated with mercury, which is directly linked to illegal gold mining.
The main religion among Yanomami people in Brazil is rooted in their ethnicity. They believe that “conversion” equates cultural assimilation or even betrayal. Only the Lord Jesus can deal with the fear factors in considering his love for them, and his provision for the penalty of their sins.
Due to invasion of their hunting and farming territories, their practical needs are not being met.
Although portions of the Bible, and some audio resources exist in the language of Yanomami people, their cultural fears and customs prohibit them from openness to the gospel. There is a need for Christian believers to go to them, earn their confidence and lay down their lives for these people whom Lord Jesus loves. As it stands, they understandably do not trust outsiders.
Pray for workers who will take the gospel message to the Yanomami people in the form of culturally appropriate music.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to equip, empower, and to guide laborers to bear fruit through disciple making and church planting movements within this needy people group.
Pray for the Yanomami people to find Jesus to be far more precious than any religious institution or cultural practice.
Scripture Prayers for the Yanomami in Brazil.
https://www.survivalinternational.org/tribes/yanomami
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yanomami
https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/11/americas/brazil-yanomami-mining-crackdown-intl-latam/index.html
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/brazil-evicts-miners-yanomami-territory-prepares-more-removals-2023-03-21/
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/yanomami-health-crisis-brazil-can-only-be-solved-by-expelling-miners-official-2023-02-07/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-64381922
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/25/world/americas/brazil-amazon-indigenous-tribe.html
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Yanomamo |
People Name in Country | Yanomami |
Alternate Names | Guaharibo; Guaicá; Guajaribo; Shamatari; YanmomamoÚ; Yanomamï |
Population this Country | 2,400 |
Population all Countries | 2,400 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 20113 |
ROP3 Code | 115957 |
Country | Brazil | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Amazonas state: Toototobi post; Roraima state: Waicá post, Catrimani and Uraricuera rivers. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Brazil |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Amazonas state: Toototobi post; Roraima state: Waicá post, Catrimani and Uraricuera rivers.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
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Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
Unknown
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
10.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
90.00 %
|
Hinduism |
Unknown
|
Islam |
Unknown
|
Non-Religious |
Unknown
|
Other / Small |
Unknown
|
Unknown |
Unknown
|
Primary Language | Yanomami (2,400 speakers) |
Language Code | wca Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Yanomami (2,400 speakers) |
Language Code | wca Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Yanomami |
Primary Language: Yanomami
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2009) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Photo Source | Palácio do Planalto - Flickr Creative Commons |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |