Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest
Language: Punu - (puu)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant
Country: Congo
Also found in: Gabon
Population: 18,000
Global Population: 327,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Punu of Congo, numbering 18,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 327,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Punu. The primary religion practiced by the Punu is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available