Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Achuar-Shiwiar - (acu)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Ecuador
Also found in: Peru
Population: 8,700
Global Population: 19,700
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Achuar Jivaro of Ecuador, numbering 8,700, 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 19,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Achuar-Shiwiar. The primary religion practiced by the Achuar Jivaro 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