Lohar (Hindu traditions) in Nepal

People Name:	Lohar (Hindu traditions)
Country:	Nepal
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	119,000
World Population:	11,195,000
Primary Language:	Maithili
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.05 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Hindu - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

Most Lohar live in poverty as their traditional craft of tool forging and repair was replaced by inexpensive manufactured tools. They now work in agriculture, construction and factory work. More men read and write than women. Children often quit school to help their parents earn a living. The nomadic lifestyle also affects school attendance. The Lohar, frequently seen as outside the Hindu caste system, face discrimination. Families arrange marriages within their group and religion but not from within their own clan. Marriage to one spouse is the norm. Sons inherit the property of their fathers. They generally eat vegetables and rice with some meat, but not beef, because of their Hindu religion.

Ministry Obstacles

The Lohar are limited to oral gospel materials due to a low literacy rate.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers to the Lohar to tell them about Jesus.
Pray that Lohar parents can provide adequately for their children and send them to school.
Pray that the Lohar will be reached with visual and oral Christian resources.
Ask the Lord to raise up a movement toward Christ among the Lohar soon.