Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Nilotic

Language: Mabaan - (mfz)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodoxy

Country: Ethiopia

Also found in: South Sudan; United States

Population: 5,500

Global Population: 111,600

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Burun of Ethiopia, numbering 5,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 111,600 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Mabaan. The primary religion practiced by the Burun 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: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available