COMORIANS
"The Comorians are the largest people group living on the island and they make up 96.9% of the total population. The island of Mayotte is still a French territory, although the Republic of the Comoros claims it is part of the republic.
They are a friendly and hospitable people. The Comorians living in the rural areas are mostly descendants of freed African slaves while those living in the cities are descendants from Arab nobility.
Houses in the rural areas are made from banana and coconut leaves or from lava cemented with chalk and sand. People in the cities live in modern houses. They are farmers and depend on agriculture for their income.
The men do woodwork while the woman do needlework."
- Country: Comoros
- Major Religion: Islam
- Percent Christian: 0.3%
- Percent Evangelical: 0.04%
- Population: 607 000
- Openness: Closed"
"1. HAVE THEY HEARD THE GOSPEL?
Who is Jesus Christ to them: 9% Believe Jesus is the Son of God
2. HAVE THEY RESPONDED TO THE GOSPEL?
Believers to population: 1 believer to every 11 persons (total believers - 5 782)(9%)
3. DO THEY HAVE A CHURCH?
No indigenous Twa churches, but they integrate well into existing churches when converted.
4. DOES THIS PEOPLE HAVE THE WORD OF GOD TRANSLATED INTO THEIR MOTHER TONGUE?
The Bible was released in 1967.
5. ANY HINDRANCES TO SCRIPTURE DISTRIBUTION?
The forests are quite remote which makes finding the Twa so much more difficult.
6. WHAT OTHER FORMS OF GOSPEL PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
Literature: Yes, but it is scarce. However, some organizations and agencies are working on this.
Radio: Trans World Radio are broadcasting from the capital Bujumbura.
7. ARE THEY RECEPTIVE TO CHANGE AND TO CHRISTIANITY?
Those living in the forest areas seem to be resistant; however, the Twa living near their Hutu and Tutsi neighbours seem to be more open to the gospel.
8. DO THEY REQUIRE OUTSIDE (CROSS-CULTURAL) ASSISTANCE?
Yes, outreach to the forest dwelling Twa is needed."
