Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Cham
Language: Jarai - (jra)
Alternate Name(s): Chrai, Montagnards
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Cambodia
Also found in: Vietnam
Population: 21,000
Global Population: 432,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Jarai of Cambodia, numbering 21,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Cham people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 432,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Jarai. The primary religion practiced by the Jarai 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