Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Berber, Shawiya

Language: Tachawit - (shy)

Alternate Name(s): Chaouia

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Algeria

Also found in: Belgium; France; Italy; Tunisia

Population: 2,395,000

Global Population: 2,723,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Shawiya of Algeria, numbering 2,395,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Berber, Shawiya people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,723,500 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Tachawit. The primary religion practiced by the Shawiya is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available