Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: New Guinea
Language: Yei - (jei)
Alternate Name(s): Je
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestant
Country: Papua New Guinea
Also found in: Indonesia
Population: 1,500
Global Population: 4,400
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Yey of Papua New Guinea, numbering 1,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,400 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yei. The primary religion practiced by the Yey is Protestant Christianity.
Bible Translations: Not Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available