The Makonde of Mozambique

photo of woman by Ton Rulkens, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
  • POPULATION: 710,000 in Mozambique;
  • LANGUAGE: Makonde
  • RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND: Islam
  • PROGRESS: 0.5% Evangelical
  • BIBLE TRANSLATION: New Testament

When Jihadists starting pouring into Cabo Delgado in the north, bringing violence and destabilization to the Makonde region, thousands fled south for safety and in so doing encountered GT field partners who had been praying for them. They have ministered to the Makonde both physically and spiritually. Many are open now during this time of need.

Pray for protection for those who work with this group. Pray for people of peace to come into contact with workers. Pray for the Makonde’s eyes to be opened to see Jesus for who He is and to come to salvation. Pray for more field partners to join in this work.

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map showing location of Makonde people in Mozambique and Tanzania