Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Desano - (des)
Alternate Name(s): Desâna, Dessano, Wina, Uina, Wirã, Boleka, Oregu, Kusibi
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Brazil
Also found in: Colombia
Population: 1,600
Global Population: 3,900
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Desana of Brazil, numbering 1,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Desano. The primary religion practiced by the Desana 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
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Radio Broadcast: Not Available