Aghu in Indonesia
Photo Source:
GMI Papua
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Map Source:
Anonymous
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| People Name: | Aghu |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 5,100 |
| World Population: | 5,100 |
| Primary Language: | Aghu |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 70.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 11.00 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Started |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | New Guinea |
| Affinity Bloc: | Pacific Islanders |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
The Aghu are sometimes known as the Djair or Dyair people. They prefer to be called Dyair or Awyu.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Aghu primarily live by fishing, gathering sago, hunting, and logging eaglewood in the swampy lowlands of their area. With their land at an altitude of less than 100 meters above sea level the Aghu people can best be accessed by boat. Most villages are
What Are Their Beliefs?
Nearly three-fourths of the Aghus identify as Christian. There is also a strong Evangelical presence.
What Are Their Needs?
There is not much for infrastructure in the area, but there are some generators and a community satellite TV. The people get their drinking water straight from the river, wells, or rains. Malaria, cholera, and dysentery are common but there really aren't
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to overwhelm Aghu families and churches with God's presence.
Pray that soon they will join the worldwide effort to spread the fragrance of Christ near and far.
Pray for Aghus to be trained in discipleship and share that