Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Nilotic

Language: Luwo - (lwo)

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Primary Religion: Christianity

Country: South Sudan

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Population: 169,000

Global Population: 169,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity

Overview: The Luwo of South Sudan, numbering 169,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in South Sudan. Their primary language is Luwo. The primary religion practiced by the Luwo is Christianity, an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available