Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: Other Hispanic American

Language: Guaraní, Ava - (nhd)

Alternate Name(s): Txiripá, Apytare, Guarani-Nhandeva, Guarani-Nhandeva, Avakatueté (SELF), Chiripá, Chiripa, Ava, Ava-Chiripá, Pai Tavyterã, Chiripa, Avakatueté (Autonym), Nhandeva, Guaraní, Guarani, Chiripá, Ñandeva, Tsiripá

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - Animism

Country: Brazil

Also found in: Argentina; Paraguay

Population: 9,300

Global Population: 43,300

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Chiripa of Brazil, numbering 9,300, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Hispanic American people cluster within the Latin American and Caribbean Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 43,300 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Guaraní, Ava. The primary religion practiced by the Chiripa is animism, a religious worldview that natural physical entities--including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects--possess a spiritual essence.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available