Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples

People Cluster: Guarani

Language: Kaiwá - (kgk)

Alternate Name(s): Caiwá, Avá (SELF), Kaiova, Caiwá, Caingua, Caiua, Caiwa, Avá (Autonym), Teüi, Kayová, Kaiwá, Kayova, Caingua, Cayua, Caiuá, Kaiwá, Tembekuá

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Paraguay

Also found in: Argentina; Brazil

Population: 28,000

Global Population: 61,750

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Kaiwa of Paraguay, numbering 28,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Guarani people cluster within the Latin American and Caribbean Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 61,750 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Kaiwá. The primary religion practiced by the Kaiwa is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available