Affinity Group: Deaf Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Deaf Peoples

People Cluster: Deaf

Language: Sri Lankan Sign Language - (sqs)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Sri Lanka

Also found in:

Population: 165,000

Global Population: 165,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Deaf Sri Lankans of Sri Lanka, numbering 165,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Deaf people cluster within the Deaf Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Sri Lanka. Their primary language is Sri Lankan Sign Language. The primary religion practiced by the Deaf Sri Lankans is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available