Karo in Ethiopia
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Rod Waddington - Wikimedia
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Map Source:
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| People Name: | Karo |
| Country: | Ethiopia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 2,700 |
| World Population: | 2,700 |
| Primary Language: | Karo (Ethiopia) |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 15.52 % |
| Evangelicals: | 12.19 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Omotic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Horn of Africa Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
The Karo live south of the Mursi on the left bank of the Omo River. Their language, which is Karo, is related with the Hamer-Banna and has 81% lexical similarity. It is an Omotic language.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They subsist through farming. They use the hoe to cultivate the land and rely on the Omo River for water. They also fish especially in times of scarcity.
They have a ceremony of jumping over lined cattle, similar to that of the Hamer. A young who is able to jump over a large number of cattle proves that he is able to marry. They peacefully co-exist with their neighbors but at times get into conflict with the Mursi.
What Are Their Beliefs?
They are followers of ethnic religion but there are also a large number of Christians among them. They have a strong Evangelical presence.
What Are Their Needs?
The Karo people need clean water. They live in a dry land.
Prayer Points
Pray that the Lord will open the hearts of the Karo to hear the gospel and be followers of Christ.
Ask God to raise laborers and intercessors for the Karo.
Ask the Lord to provide evangelistic resources in their language.
Pray that soon Karo disciples will disciple the less reached in their area, including the Hamar.