Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Vanuatu

Language: Uripiv-Wala-Rano-Atchin - (upv)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Vanuatu

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Population: 3,500

Global Population: 3,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Atchin of Vanuatu, numbering 3,500, 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 Uripiv-Wala-Rano-Atchin. The primary religion practiced by the Atchin is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available