Wolof in Belgium


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Introduction / History

The Wolof are the dominant people group in Senegal, the westernmost country in Africa. Senegal was a French colony before their independence in 1960. Most Africans in Belgium came from former Belgian colonies, but a small number from Senegal and other former French colonies now live in Belgium as well. People of African descent are rare in Belgium.


Where Are they Located?

The Wolof in Belgium live mainly in Brussels. That is also the location of Senegal's embassy.


What Are Their Lives Like?

There is a disproportionate number of homosexuals among the Senegalese who flee to Belgium for asylum. Homosexuality carries a strong stigma throughout sub-Saharan Africa, and some gays must flee to avoid persecution. Belgium allows some of these refuge in their country, though not as many as are reported in the African press.

Since most of the Wolof speak French as a trade language, they are more employable than Africans who speak a different language.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Islam was introduced to the Wolof people in 1040, probably because of Muslim traders.

The Wolof are attracted to the Sufi form of Islam more than other Muslim peoples. Sufism is much more mystical and "emotional" than other forms of Islam. In Senegal, about 92 percent of the people belong to a Sufi brotherhood, also called tariqas. The Wolof who have migrated to Belgium are probably less dedicated to these brotherhoods, but they are still part of their identity as a people.


What Are Their Needs?

No matter where they live, the Wolof people remain largely untouched by the gospel. There are many Christian resources available for them, but very few who are willing to go to this harvest field. They can be reached for Christ in Africa, but it would be much easier to reach them in Europe.


Prayer Points

Pray for dedicated workers who are willing to spend years trying to win and equip Wolof people to be disciples in Christ's Kingdom.
Pray for a Wolof based church planting movement to begin in Belgium.
Pray for the Wolof people to have easy access to gospel materials.


Scripture Prayers for the Wolof in Belgium.


References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_Senegal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolof_people
https://africacheck.org/reports/media-wrong-that-belgium-granted-asylum-to-1800-senegalese-gay-people/


Profile Source:   Global Prayer Digest  

People Name General Wolof
People Name in Country Wolof
Pronunciation WOE-loff
Alternate Names Gambian; Gambian Wolof; Lebu
Population this Country 2,000
Population all Countries 6,756,000
Total Countries 13
Indigenous No
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group No
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 15414
ROP3 Code 110856
Country Belgium
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Country Belgium
Region Europe, Western
Continent Europe
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Primary Religion: Islam
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.00 %)
4.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
96.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Wolof (2,000 speakers)
Language Code wol   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Wolof (2,000 speakers)
Language Code wol   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Wolof

Primary Language:  Wolof

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1873-1997)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1987-2010)
Bible-Complete No
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) Online
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video God's Story video God's Story
Film / Video Indigitube.tv Video / Animation Create International
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Wolof Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Rock International: King of Glory Rock International
Film / Video World Christian Videos World Christian Videos
General Bible for Children Bible for Children
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Walk with the Prophets and meet the Messiah Al Massira
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app direct APK download SIL
Mobile App Android Bible app: Ab Jukki ci Kàddug Yàlla (Bible Stories) General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Kàddug Yàlla gi General / Other
Mobile App Android Bible app: Wolof YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: دُّگْ يࣵلَّ گِ: The Bible in Wolof‎ General / Other
Mobile App Android Book Reading app: Woyleen Boroom Bi (Wolof Praise Songs) General / Other
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Kàddug Yàlla Gi General / Other
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Nettalib Yàlla (chronological stories) General / Other
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Wolof YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: ڪَدُّگ يَلَّ گِ General / Other
Mobile App iOS Book Reading App: Woyleen Boroom Bi (songs) General / Other
Text / Printed Matter Download scripture in this language eBible.org
Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Wolof Literacy & Evangelism International
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source Bethany World Prayer Center  
Profile Source Global Prayer Digest 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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