Affinity Group: Deaf Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Deaf Peoples

People Cluster: Deaf

Language: Ethiopian Sign Language - (eth)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Orthodox

Country: Ethiopia

Also found in:

Population: 1,325,000

Global Population: 1,325,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Deaf Ethiopians of Ethiopia, numbering 1,325,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Deaf people cluster within the Deaf Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Ethiopia. Their primary language is Ethiopian Sign Language. The primary religion practiced by the Deaf Ethiopians is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available