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The Akha Jipea of Laos

The Akha Jipea of Laos, numbering approximately 9,600 people, are Unengaged and Unreached.
They are described as one of numerous Akha hill tribes that migrated from China into Southeast Asia during the early 20th century to settle in the mountains of northern Laos and can also be known as Hayi, Chipea.
They are an Indigenous people, with Akha as their ethnic/kinship group and are in the Hani people cluster of the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples.
Their primary religion is Buddhism - Folk.
They primarily speak Akha.

Unengaged and Unreached

The Akha Jipea are Unengaged and Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations among which there are no known efforts focused on establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Unreached yet Engaged

The Akha Jipea are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

No longer Unreached

The Akha Jipea 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.

Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!
Psalm 67:3

Pray that those who are lost and unaware of God's blessings will come to know Him as the one true God, put their trust in Him, and join in praising Him among the nations.

No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.
Luke 13:3

Pray that the lost will repent and believe the gospel, for without it, they will perish.

Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will be alert and persistent in prayer for all believers, offering their requests with thanksgiving.

And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
Romans 10:15

Pray that God will call many believers who will obediently go and share the gospel with those who desperately need it.

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The Akha Jipea of Laos

Unengaged and Unreached

Unreached yet Engaged

No longer Unreached