Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Vanuatu

Language: Mwerlap - (mrm)

Alternate Name(s): Melanesian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Vanuatu

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Population: 2,000

Global Population: 2,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Merelava-Merig of Vanuatu, numbering 2,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Vanuatu people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Vanuatu. Their primary language is Mwerlap. The primary religion practiced by the Merelava-Merig is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available