Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa
People Cluster: Agau
Language: Awngi - (awn)
Alternate Name(s): Agew-Awi
Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox
Country: Ethiopia
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Population: 972,000
Global Population: 972,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Awi of Ethiopia, numbering 972,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Agau people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Ethiopia. Their primary language is Awngi. The primary religion practiced by the Awi is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available