Tawara in Mozambique


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Tawara is the name of a tribe and their language. They live in Mozambique and Malawi.


What Are Their Lives Like?

They are primarily fishermen and subsistence farmers who cultivate the region's staple crops, including maize, millet, sorghum, and cassava. From these, they have their food supply, though they also find wild fruits and greens. Some raise chicken and goats for their meat and poultry. Their cooking styles are simple; they boil food in clay pots and use open fire cooking.

Tawara households often include multiple generations. Elders are given much respect. Child raising is done by all generations.

When they come together for community activities, they will have storytelling, songs, and dance.


What Are Their Beliefs?

They are roughly half Christian and half ethnic religionists. Their churches are strong enough that they can take the gospel to others.


What Are Their Needs?

The Tawaras face infrastructure problems. They lack adequate schools, hospitals, and access to clean running water.


Prayer Items

Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Tawara families and churches, drawing them closer to the King of kings.
Pray for many to be thrust out as workers to those who lack a gospel witness.
Pray for God’s people to work with them to develop new trade partners.


Scripture Prayers for the Tawara in Mozambique.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Tawara
People Name in Country Tawara
Alternate Names Barwe; Tavara; Wesa
Population this Country 121,000
Population all Countries 173,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale Progress Gauge
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 15302
ROP3 Code 109901
Country Mozambique
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 37  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Tete province: south, north of Zimbabwe. Along Zambezi river.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016 / Field worker
Country Mozambique
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 37  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Tete province: south, north of Zimbabwe. Along Zambezi river..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016 / Field worker
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Estimated Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity
45.00 %
Ethnic Religions
55.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Tawara (121,000 speakers)
Language Code twl   Ethnologue Listing
Written / Published Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Tawara (121,000 speakers)
Language Code twl   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Tawara

Primary Language:  Tawara

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1985)
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
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National Bible Societies
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Resource Type Resource Name Source
None reported  
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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