The Menka people refer to themselves and their language as alternately Wando, Bando, or Mamwoh. Menka is the name used by outsiders and the name that they use to group themselves with the Ambele and Atong. They live in a remote, isolated region of Cameroon with many villages at least a half day hike to the nearest road out of the area. Their villages are situated along mountain slopes and valleys in a relatively thick rainforest. Travel is by foot on small paths between villages. Most people do not travel far. Those who leave the area for work or education seldom or never return.
Healthcare, education, and diet are poor. This area is slow to develop and modernize, and there is little opportunity for people to advance themselves beyond their traditional ways. There are no Mother Tongue Scriptures, the literacy rate is low, and their comprehension of English is minimal. Needs are great as the local churches provide a very weak foundation for teaching spiritual truths. Syncretism is extremely common. In-depth biblical training is a must for leaders and members alike. This is a hardship location and only very serious missionaries should consider working with these people. A spiritual hunger exists, though not all will recognize it.
Scripture Prayers for the Menka in Cameroon.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Menka |
People Name in Country | Menka |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 10,000 |
Population all Countries | 10,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13676 |
ROP3 Code | 106547 |
Country | Cameroon | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 45 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | North West region: Momo division, Widikum-Menka subdivision, west of Mbengwi, northwest of Batibo. 10 villages. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Cameroon |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 45 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | North West region: Momo division, Widikum-Menka subdivision, west of Mbengwi, northwest of Batibo. 10 villages.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.50 %) |
74.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
26.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Menka (10,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mea Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Menka (10,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mea Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Menka |
Primary Language: Menka
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |