Bassari of Guinea-Bissau

Bassari of Guinea-Bissau Most Bassari are concentrated on either side of the Senegal-Guinea border, with several hundred in Guinea-Bissau. The Bassari arrived in the area between the 11th and 19th centuries, establishing their settlements in the hills. These settlements provided defensible vantage points overlooking the plains below, and were made up of groups of circular thatched huts congregated around a central space. The area remains remote and many of the cultural adaptations of the people, including their agro-pastoral, social, ritual, and spiritual practices, persist to this day. Ministry Obstacles The area where the Bassari live has been described as remote. Outreach Ideas Gospel recordings are available in the language of the Bassari people. Workers are needed to carry these to the people. Pray for the followers of Christ There are a number of Christian believers among the Bassari living in Senegal and Guinea. Pray some of these will be given a desire to carry the message of Christ to the Bassari of Guinea-Bissau, and help disciple the few believers already there. Pray for the entire people group Pray for good crops for the Bassari, and for health care facilities to be made available. Scripture Focus "All nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord, they will bring glory to your name." Psalm 86:9		People Name: Bassari Country: Guinea-Bissau 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 500 World Population: 32,000 Language: Oniyan Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions Bible: New Testament Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2