Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Vanuatu
Language: West Ambae - (nnd)
Alternate Name(s): Melanesian Sub-cluster, Duindui
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant
Country: Vanuatu
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Population: 15,000
Global Population: 15,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The West Ambae of Vanuatu, numbering 15,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Vanuatu people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Vanuatu. Their primary language is West Ambae. The primary religion practiced by the West Ambae is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available