Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Karen

Language: S’gaw Karen - (ksw)

Alternate Name(s): Sgaw Karen, Paganyaw

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: India; Thailand; United States

Population: 1,995,000

Global Population: 2,202,025

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The S'gaw Karen of Myanmar, numbering 1,995,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Karen people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,202,025 in 4 countries. Their primary language is S’gaw Karen. The primary religion practiced by the S'gaw Karen is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available