Ajuru in Brazil

The Ajuru have only been reported in Brazil
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Introduction / History

The Wayoro people first had contact with Europeans in the 1730s when gold prospectors came to their homeland bringing diseases and taking these people as slaves. In the early 1900s and the 1940s, the Wayoro population went into a sharp decline when the rubber industry discovered their homeland to be a good source of rubber trees.

In the 20th Century, the Brazilian government attempted to protect indigenous peoples by establishing FUNAI. The goal was to keep the native population free from potentially harmful outside forces. Many logging, mining, and farming interests have managed to seep in none the less. The rain forest is being torn down, leaving the peoples of the interior vulnerable to disease, economic exploitation, and potential extermination.

The Ajuru people live in the remote state of Rondonia near the Bolivian border. This state has the sad distinction of being the most deforested state in Brazil. The Ajuru people have traditionally lived near the headwaters of the Colorado River, but now the few members of this tribe live near the Branco River.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Ajuru people have been able to survive by hunting wild game, fishing and finding edible plants for the duration of their history. They have also farmed.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The primary religion practiced by the Ajuru people is ethnic religion. Ethnic religion is deeply rooted in a people's identity, and they associate conversion with selling out to the dominant culture. This is especially true for peoples like the Ajuru who are becoming fewer in number.


What Are Their Needs?

The Ajuru people need advocates who will help them navigate life in the 21st century. They are no longer a viable social unit.


Prayer Points

Pray for believers to train the Ajuru people in the skills that they will need in the 21st century.
Pray for this people group to find Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.


Scripture Prayers for the Ajuru in Brazil.


References

https://books.google.com/books?id=175c4xOpLtYC&pg=PA398&lpg=PA398&dq=Wayoro+in+Brazil&source=bl&ots=W2dX0llq37&sig=Kv38KzhdAJC3JsnVW3UcqlVIEsA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjpg-mgrN3OAhVY0mMKHUI1BYYQ6AEILjAE#v=onepage&q=Wayoro%20in%20Brazil&f=false


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Ajuru
People Name in Country Ajuru
Alternate Names Ayurú; Wajuru; Wayjurú; Wayoro; Wayoró
Population this Country 300
Population all Countries 300
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 15899
ROP3 Code 110732
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Rondônia state: Pororoca post, Guapore river.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Brazil
Region America, Latin
Continent South America
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Rondônia state: Pororoca post, Guapore river..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
5.00 %
Ethnic Religions
95.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Portuguese
Language Code por   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Wayoro
Primary Language Portuguese
Language Code por   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Wayoro
People Groups Speaking Portuguese

Primary Language:  Portuguese

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1505-2004)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1681-2004)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1751-2017)
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Audio Recordings Oral Bible stories One Story
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Jesus film: view in Portuguese Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Love letter to you from scripture Father's Love Letter
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video My Last Day video, anime Jesus Film Project
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Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video Story of Jesus for Children Jesus Film Project
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General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
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General Four Spiritual Laws Cru
General Open-licensed Bible stories on mobile app Distant Shores
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Voice of the Martyrs resources Voice of the Martyrs
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General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
General Zume Resources Zume Project
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Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Bíblia VFL Bible League
Mobile App Android Bible app: NVI Português Bible Biblica
Mobile App Android Bible app: Portuguese YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: JM Português do Brasil: Jesus General / Other
Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
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Mobile App Download audio Bible app as APK file Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App Download audio Bible app from Google Play Store Faith Comes by Hearing
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Biblia VFL Bible League
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Portuguese YouVersion Bibles
Text / Printed Matter Bible Gateway scripture Bible Gateway
Text / Printed Matter Cartoon Gospel tract General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Children and youth resources One Hope
Text / Printed Matter Jesus Messiah comic book General / Other
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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