Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Northern Emberá - (emp)
Alternate Name(s): Northern Embera, Dódiba, Emperã, Eberã Bed'ea, Eperã Pedea, Atrato, Darién, Dariena, Panama Embera
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Colombia
Also found in: Panama
Population: 23,500
Global Population: 49,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity
Overview: The Embera, Dobida of Colombia, numbering 23,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 49,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Northern Emberá. The primary religion practiced by the Embera, Dobida is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available