Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Omotic

Language: Hadiyya - (hdy)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodoxy

Country: Ethiopia

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Population: 24,500

Global Population: 24,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Mesmes of Ethiopia, numbering 24,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Omotic people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Ethiopia. Their primary language is Hadiyya. The primary religion practiced by the Mesmes is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

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Jesus Film: Available

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Radio Broadcast: Available