Karen, Pwo Eastern in Thailand
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Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar
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| People Name: | Karen, Pwo Eastern |
| Country: | Thailand |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 58,000 |
| World Population: | 1,236,000 |
| Primary Language: | Karen, Pwo Eastern |
| Primary Religion: | Buddhism |
| Christian Adherents: | 35.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 4.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Karen |
| Affinity Bloc: | Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Eastern Pwo Karen live in eastern Myanmar, in Kayin Karen State, Mon State, and Taninthari Tenasserim Division. Some have fled to Thailand.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Most are rural farmers, growing rice and vegetables, and sometimes raising livestock. Many have fled their homes and fields due to the military conflict around them; some have moved within Myanmar only, and thousands have migrated to Thailand.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Most practice Buddhism mixed with traditional Karen religion and animism. Eastern Pwo Karen themselves also start many millennial cults. These cults' beliefs are usually based in either Buddhism or Christianity. Two of the largest of these groups are called Leke and Telakhon. There are many Christians as well, but they remain a minority.
What Are Their Needs?
Pwo Eastern Karens need protection. Those in Myanmar must deal with an oppressive government, while those in Thailand are sometimes living in refugee camps. In both cases, they are vulnerable.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Lord’s protection of the Pwo Eastern Karens.Pray for the Holy Spirit to send a mighty revival to Pwo Eastern Karen homes and churches.Pray for Pwo Eastern Karen Christians to be filled with the fruit and the power of the Holy Spirit.Pray for Pwo Eastern Karen Christians to excel in love, joy, and peace as they take Christ to others.