Yauma in Angola

Introduction / History

The Yauma language is considered endangered by some sources (possibly just in Zambia) yet is listed as vigorous by the Ethnologue. The Yauma people live in two different groups in Angola, one in the Moxico province and one in the southern part of the Kuando Kubango province.

The Moxico province suffered the most of all of Angola during the years of civil war, so the Yauma were directly affected. Some Yauma moved into Zambia during that time, and there are still a large number of Yauma who are in southwestern Zambia.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Most Yauma people live by livestock herding, a little farming and foraging for edible foods in the wild. For example, they might find edible roots.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Over half of the Yauma people are Roman Catholic, but they also depend on their traditional spirits.

What Are Their Needs?

There is some availability of portions of Scripture, namely the Gospel of John. Other parts of the New Testament have been translated. The portions translated were never published as a whole since the project was halted due to the civil war. Literacy rates are very low but it is possible to find someone who can read in each village. Copies of what has been translated have also been seen in Zambia.

Prayer Points

Pray for a full translation for the Yauma people.
Pray for them to have audio resources like the JESUS Film and gospel recordings readily available.
Pray for them to have the spiritual hunger it takes to embrace Christ no matter what the cost.

Text Source:   Joshua Project