Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Kuki Chin

Language: Asho Chin - (csh)

Alternate Name(s): Sho, Khyeng

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: Bangladesh

Population: 32,000

Global Population: 36,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Asho Chin of Myanmar, numbering 32,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Kuki Chin people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 36,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Asho Chin. The primary religion practiced by the Asho Chin is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available