Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Yanomamö - (guu)

Alternate Name(s): Yanomami-Surimã, Yanomami, Cobari Kobali, Shamatri, Guaica, Guaicá, YanmomamoÚ, Yanomam, Yanomamï, Guaharibo, Shamatari, Yanomamo, Shaathari, Shamatari, Guaharibo, Guajaribo

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Animism

Country: Brazil

Also found in: Venezuela

Population: 2,200

Global Population: 10,600

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Yanomamö of Brazil, numbering 2,200, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 10,600 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yanomamö. The primary religion practiced by the Yanomamö is animism, a religious worldview that natural physical entities--including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects--possess a spiritual essence.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available