Yaminawa, Arara in Peru

Yaminawa, Arara
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People Name: Yaminawa, Arara
Country: Peru
10/40 Window: No
Population: 400
World Population: 400
Primary Language: Yaminahua
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Christian Adherents: 10.00 %
Evangelicals: 1.00 %
Scripture: New Testament
Online Audio NT: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: Amazon
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
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Introduction / History

Yaminawa means people of the ax. One of their subgroup is the Arara. They are a very small tribe in Peru.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Arara Yaminawa speak their own language. Few of them speak either Spanish or Portuguese.
They are trying to find a way to protect their rain forest habitat while maintaining their culture.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Though there is a small Christian population among the Yaminawa, they mainly practice their own ethnic religion.

What Are Their Needs?

This tribe is very small. They may not survive till the end of the 21st century.

Prayer Points

Pray for Yaminawa people who love the Lord to disciple others.
Pray for a spiritual hunger that seeks truth.

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