MiDi Bible

Distribution of the Bible in minority languages

Boko

The Word of God for the Boko The missionary work of Serving In Mission (SIM) began among the Bokos in 1954. Today there are around 30 churches and more than 2,000 Boko believers in Benin. They have a Bible school in their language, and a church council. Christian radio programs […]

Bulletin · Dec. 2013 · Boko (Benin)

tagged Banna / Boko / Cabécar / Fulfulde (Burkina) / Gonja / literacy / Nawdm / Sisaala / Tamajaq

The Word of God for the Shuar The Shuar, the best-known indigenous tribe of the Upper Amazon region, were formerly known as the Jivaros, meaning “bloody savages.” But this insulting name was legally rejected in 1964 and the Shuar are now known by the name they call themselves. Holding on to their […]

Bulletin · Sept. 2011 · Shuar (Ecuador)

tagged Boko / Kafa / literacy / Nawdm / Shuar / Wallisian / Wolaitta

The Wolaittas, who are they? The Wolaittas, consisting of about 1,760,000 people, are natives of Ethiopia who have their own language, culture, tradition, political heritage, and kingdom. They are divided into two tribes that represent about 200 clans! They live in the south-western region of Ethiopia, 400 kilometers away from Addis Ababa, […]

Bulletin · June 2010 · Wolaitta (Ethiopia)

tagged Boko / Shuar / Wallisian / Wolaitta