Jaqaru in Peru

The Jaqaru have only been reported in Peru
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Jaqaru is the name of a tribe and their language. They live in Peru, a country that once had 84 languages, but now only has 47. The smaller languages are being replaced by Spanish.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Jaqara people are vulnerable. They live is a very remote part of Peru where rebel militias have made life dangerous in the past. Between the violence and the lack of jobs, many Jaqara people are leaving for other places in Peru.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Most of the Jaqara people are Roman Catholic. Some put their faith in the risen Christ while others settle for saints.


What Are Their Needs?

The Jaqara need their culture and language protected.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to protect the Jaqara people from losing their culture and language.
Pray for the Lord to call and redeem many from the Jaqara people and use them to disciple others.
Pray for a Holy Spirit-led revival that will set their hearts and minds on the living savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Jaqaru in Peru.


References

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jaqaru-campaign-launched-to-protect-dying-peruvian-language-from-extinction-a6787101.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaqaru_language


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Jaqaru
People Name in Country Jaqaru
Alternate Names Aru; Haqearu
Population this Country 2,700
Population all Countries 2,700
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 3
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 12324
ROP3 Code 104193
Country Peru
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Lima region: Yauyos province, Cachuy and Tupe villages; into Ica region.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Peru
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Lima region: Yauyos province, Cachuy and Tupe villages; into Ica region..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.20 %)
80.00 %
Ethnic Religions
20.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Jaqaru (2,700 speakers)
Language Code jqr   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Jaqaru (2,700 speakers)
Language Code jqr   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Jaqaru

Primary Language:  Jaqaru

Bible Translation Status:  Unspecified

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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