Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Guarani
Language: Kaiwá - (kgk)
Alternate Name(s): Caiwá, Kaiwá, Kayová, Kayova, Caiwa, Caiuá, Caingua, Cayua, Caiua, Kaiova, Tembekuá, Teüi, Avá (Autonym)
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Brazil
Also found in: Argentina; Paraguay
Population: 33,000
Global Population: 61,700
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Kaiwa of Brazil, numbering 33,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Guarani people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 61,700 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Kaiwá. The primary religion practiced by the Kaiwa is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available