Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Khoisan

Language: Diriku - (diu)

Alternate Name(s): Geiriku

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Namibia

Also found in: Angola

Population: 15,500

Global Population: 63,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Gciriku of Namibia, numbering 15,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Khoisan people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 63,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Diriku. The primary religion practiced by the Gciriku is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available