Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Oromo

Language: Eastern Oromo - (hae)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam

Country: Canada

Also found in: Ethiopia

Population: 3,500

Global Population: 5,718,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Oromo of Canada, numbering 3,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Oromo people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,718,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Eastern Oromo. The primary religion practiced by the Oromo is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available