Deaf in Western Sahara


Population
Sign Languages
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Deaf of Western Sahara live similarly to any other person within their given cultures. They are cut off from meaningful interaction with others. The Deaf have their own unique languages and culture.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The vast majority of Deaf Western Sahara, who live in rural areas, spend their lives in isolation. In towns, more awareness has been generated regarding the Deaf. Many parents are eager to send their children to schools, although the resources available are not sufficient for the number of potential students. missionaries, and more so lately, the government has established several schools for the Deaf. In more recent years, clubs for the Deaf have formed in some towns, helping the Deaf to be less isolated and allowing sign language to be brought into use.


What Are Their Beliefs?

It seems that the Deaf are open to the gospel if they are fortunate enough to know someone who can communicate it to them. It is also significant that, in their desperation, Muslim families are willing to send their Deaf children to Christian-run schools.


What Are Their Needs?

They are looked down upon as mentally deficient and evil because of their lack of speech. In many places, they are misunderstood as being a result of sinful behavior or some form of supernatural curse. They are not seen as suitable marriage partners and m


Prayer Items

Pray for many Christians to teach at Deaf schools in Western Sahara and present them with the gospel.
Pray for Muslim Deaf people to receive Jesus Christ, the only savior.
Pray for Deaf people in Western Sahara to have dreams and visions of the risen Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Deaf in Western Sahara.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Deaf
People Name in Country Deaf
Pronunciation def
Alternate Names
Population this Country 6,000
Population all Countries 50,266,000
Total Countries 216
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 19007
ROP3 Code 114916

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Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
100.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Language unknown (6,000 speakers)
Language Code xxx   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Language unknown (6,000 speakers)
Language Code xxx   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Language unknown

Primary Language:  Language unknown

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Photo Source (Representative photo)
Kate Nelson/AusAID - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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