The different Somali Bantu groups are united primarily because of the racial discrimination they face within Somalia. Most Somalis will not intermarry with Somali Bantus, and some will not even eat with them or enter their house. During the civil war in Somalia, Somali Bantus were one of the most vulnerable groups and suffered horribly at the hands of clan militias and criminal gangs. Many have left Somalia for safer lands like the United States and Canada.
The daily stresses of navigating through a new culture while seeking to retain and treasure your heritage make it difficult to become a part of the host community. Many Somalis have found it hard to get work even though some are qualified. Language problems have been one cause. The Canadian government, along with Somali organizations in Canada, are helping young Somalis with work experience, training and other schemes to find work.
Most Somali Bantu are marginally Sunni Muslim. A few are Roman Catholic. Traditional animistic religion affects their spiritual lives.
The Somali Bantu desperately need someone to help them until they are ready to stand on their own feet. They need language and job skills. Believers who are able to help them with these needs would be very welcome. They also need acceptance. They have been rejected by Somalis, but they are accepted and loved unconditionally by the Heavenly Father. Who will take them this liberating message?
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Somali Bantu people teachable and understanding hearts. Pray for a strong movement of the Holy Spirit will bring entire Somali Bantu families into a rich experience of God's blessing. Pray for Somali Bantus to become disciples and make disciples who will make even more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Somali Bantu in Canada.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Somali Bantu |
People Name in Country | Somali Bantu |
Natural Name | Bantu Somali |
Pronunciation |
BAN-too
|
Alternate Names | Jareer |
Population this Country | 6,200 |
Population all Countries | 1,050,000 |
Total Countries | 4 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 20784 |
ROP3 Code | 103458 |
ROP25 Code | 302778 |
ROP25 Name | Gosha / Somali Bantu |
Country | Canada | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Toronto Source: Global Gates 2021 |
Country | Canada |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Toronto. Source: Global Gates 2021 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.30 %) |
0.80 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
99.20 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Maay (6,200 speakers) |
Language Code | ymm Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Maay (6,200 speakers) |
Language Code | ymm Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Maay |
Primary Language: Maay
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (2006-2007) |
Bible-New Testament | No |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Maay | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Magdalena video | Jesus Film Project |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Emmanuel Adiba - Wikimedia Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group location: UPGNorthAmerica. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |