Koalib in Sudan

The Koalib have only been reported in Sudan
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

Koalibs have a language by the same name and live in the Nuba Mountains of southern Sudan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Koalibs live in circular thatched-roofed huts that seldom have electricity or running water.

Music, dancing, and storytelling are all part of their ceremonies and celebrations.

Most of the Koalib economy is on the barter system. They trade whatever they grow or make. Men take care of the livestock and farming chores while women cook and raise children.


What Are Their Beliefs?

A little over half of the Koalibs are Christian. Of these, a small percentage are Evangelical. The remaining people are Muslim or animistic. They have a New Testament and many oral materials.


What Are Their Needs?

Their infrastructure needs are unmet because the government is putting their energies into fighting insurgents. Therefore, the Koalibs lack adequate schools, hospitals, electricity, and roads.


Prayer Items

Pray for peace and justice to reign in Sudan.
Pray for God to protect the Koalibs from those who come to steal, kill, and destroy.
Pray that soon, Koalib Christ followers will disciple those who need the only savior.


Scripture Prayers for the Koalib in Sudan.


References

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Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Koalib
People Name in Country Koalib
Alternate Names Koalib Nuba; Ngunduna
Population this Country 133,000
Population all Countries 133,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 12728
ROP3 Code 105064
Country Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 5  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Janub Kurdufan state: Delami area. Nguqwurang dialect: Umm Berumbita and Turum; Ngunduna dialect: Koalib hills area; Nginyukwur: Nyukwur, Umm Heitan and Hadra; Ngirere: Abri area villages scattered on the plain.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Sudan
Region Africa, East and Southern
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 5  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Janub Kurdufan state: Delami area. Nguqwurang dialect: Umm Berumbita and Turum; Ngunduna dialect: Koalib hills area; Nginyukwur: Nyukwur, Umm Heitan and Hadra; Ngirere: Abri area villages scattered on the plain..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 3.00 %)
55.00 %
Ethnic Religions
25.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
20.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Koalib
Language Code kib   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Koalib
Language Code kib   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Koalib

Primary Language:  Koalib

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1937-1989)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1967-2023)
Bible-Complete No
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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 Jesus Film: view in Koalib Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Magdalena video Jesus Film Project
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 YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Koalib YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Koalib YouVersion Bibles
Map Source Joshua Project / Global Mapping International  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.