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The Galibi Karibi of French Guiana

The Galibi Karibi of French Guiana, numbering approximately 6,200 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are an Amerindian group indigenous to the north coastal areas of South America. They mostly adhere to Folk Catholicism and Galibi Carib is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash: Galibi Karibi

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples
Country: French Guiana
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Primary Language(s): Galibi Carib (car)
Primary Religion(s): Folk Catholicism
Population: 6,200
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
People Group ID: PG016332
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Pray for the Galibi Karibi of French Guiana

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Folk Catholicism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

58%
%
Folk Catholicism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Galibi Carib
Language Family: Cariban

56%
%
Carib Speakers

Media Resources in Galibi Carib:

Films:
TitleLink
JESUSView Film
JESUSView Film

2 films

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Bible Resources in Galibi Carib:

Bible Name (Translation)VideoAudioText
2003 Bible Society of Suriname✓✓✓
2018 Asociación Civil, Capacitación Lingüística, Antropológica y Alfabetización Nativa (CLAN)✓

2 entries

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Or check out the Galibi Carib bible at Bible.com

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SPI: No longer Unreached

The Galibi Karibi are No Longer Unreached, which means there are more than 2% evangelical Christian populations and there are churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice. There is still more to be done among them.

Next steps for the Galibi Karibi:
Empower local believers to begin praying for their own people
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting
Encourage local leaders to being leading church planting strategy and looking for Unreached and Unengaged groups nearby

Pray specifically for the Galibi Karibi of French Guiana

But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven"
readMatthew 9:14

Pray that those who are spiritually dead will recognize their need for spiritual nourishment and turn to the One who offers true fulfillment.

The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.
readMatthew 4:16

Pray that those who dwell in darkness and live in the land of the shadow of death may be drawn out of darkness into His marvelous light.

But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated.
readHebrews 10:32-33

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will remember the day of their salvation and persevere in their faith despite hardships and suffering.

And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. Truly, I say to you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.
readMatthew 10:14-15

Pray for God to raise up and send out believers to share the gospel with those in this people group who do not yet follow Christ. Pray that they will be welcomed with open arms so that the people they share with will hear and receive the good news with joy.

Carib Across Countries (ROP3 - 101886) reported in the following countries:

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6 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDName ▼CountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Galibi KaribiPG016332Galibi KaribiFrench Guiana6,200No Longer UnreachedGalibi CaribFolk Catholicism
Galibi KaribiPG016358Galibi KaribiGuyana3,300No Longer UnreachedGalibi CaribEthnoreligion
Galibi KaribiPG016429Galibi KaribiSuriname4,200No Longer UnreachedGalibi CaribEthnoreligion
Galibi KaribiPG016462Galibi KaribiVenezuela15,000No Longer UnreachedGalibi CaribEthnoreligion
Galibi KaribiPG016800Galibi KaribiBrazil70No Longer UnreachedGalibi CaribProtestantism
Galibi KaribiPG043188Galibi KaribiUnited States4,500No Longer UnreachedSpanishRoman Catholicism

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