Introduction / History

The history of the Shinasha Boro is very broad. More than 70% of the people's history had not been written until now. The former father of Shinasha Boro were from the Amatis. They came from Kenean through Egypt and settled in Metekel and different parts of Ethiopia.

Today, they live in southern Ethiopia, Wellega, especially in Ilubabor, still known as Shinicho in the Amhara region Bure,Tilili, Zigem, Chaginii and Damot near and including Debre Markos.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Their livelihood is based on farming and some are merchants.

Their culture is based on the rule of respect between the youngsters and elder, their way of accepting strangers, their feeding style, their values of dress and marriage. Dignity between the clans and for the others was an attribute of their beliefs.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Almost all Boro Shinasha are followers of Christianity and nearly all are Tewahido Orthodox.

What Are Their Needs?

Currently, The majority of the Shinasha Boro people are unable to read.

Prayer Items

Pray for their literacy rate to increase dramatically this decade.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to take full control of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and lead thousands to a closer walk with Jesus.
Pray that soon Shinasha Boro disciples will make more disciples.

Scripture Prayers for the Boro, Shinasha in Ethiopia.

References

Prepared by Bikila Belay Abejehu, From Bible and oral histories by elder of Boro, Shinasha fathers.