Idaksahak in Mali

The Idaksahak (meaning "sons of Isaac") formerly were herders for Tuareg nobles, in return for their protection. This relationship has now broken down, and there is less mixing of the Idaksahak with the Tuaregs. However, they use the same watering holes, and they trade at the same markets. Some have become settled farmers while many are nomads and have few possessions apart from their animals. Though most live in Mali, the nomads may reach into Algeria and Niger. The men are often bilingual, speaking their own language and the language of the Tuareg. The women and children are often isolated in their camps and speak only their own language. Schooling is available only in the towns and will likely be in French, their trade language.

Ministry Obstacles

It is difficult to contact and develop relationships with nomadic peoples.

Outreach Ideas

Gospel recordings are available in the Tadaksahak language. Workers should consider taking recordings to these people, developing friendships, and pursuing opportunities to share the recordings.

Scripture Focus

"Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love."  Micah 7:18

Scripture Prayer

Pray that this people begin to experience the unfailing love of God and come to the knowledge of Christ.

Prayer Focus

Pray for good schools to be made available for the children and for parents to recognize the importance of education. Pray for adequate rain, so the livestock will do well. Pray for Idaksahak believers to make more disciples until every family is reached for Christ.