Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Sara-Bagirmi

Language: Vale - (vae)

Alternate Name(s): Tana, Vale

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Animism

Country: Central African Republic

Also found in: Chad

Population: 10,000

Global Population: 11,900

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Vale of Central African Republic, numbering 10,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Sara-Bagirmi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 11,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Vale. The primary religion practiced by the Vale is animism, a religious worldview that natural physical entities--including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects--possess a spiritual essence.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available