Introduction / History

The Carabayo people are also called Aroje and speak the Carabayo language. Macusa is a term that is connected to local languages. Carabayo is a mocking name that was given to them.

They live in the region of Rio Pur National Park which they share with two other tribes. It is located in the southeast of Colombia in the Colombian Amazon rainforest near Brazil. The Park is protected.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Carabayo live in longhouses.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Carabayos are committed to their traditional religion.

What Are Their Needs?

Contact with those searching for rubber has caused violent confrontation. Many have left their homeland to find safety. The government recently has allowed them to be isolated and to keep their traditional lands.

Prayer Points

Pray for safety and justice for the Carabayos of Colombia.
Pray that the troubles they have had will make them receptive to the gospel and lead them to salvation.
Pray for Christians to be Christ-bearers to the Carabayo.

Scripture Prayers for the Carabayo, Macusa in Colombia.

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carabayo_people