Introduction / History

The Atohwaim people identify themselves by the same name. Some Atohwaim is used to supplement the Indonesian used at school and church. There has been no translation done in Atohwaim, and it is difficult for the adults to understand regular Indonesian.

What Are Their Lives Like?

The Atohwaim people gather food from the forest, hunt, fish, and plant gardens. Their main food is sago with the other foods serving as side dishes. Drinking water is obtained from wells or rain. Their homes are built on stilts with split palm floors and plaited palm leaf roofs.
There is an elementary school in Yagamit but it lacks teachers.

What Are Their Beliefs?

About two-thirds of the Atohwaims identify as Christian.

What Are Their Needs?

There are no health clinics in the area and the nearest health worker is in the district capital. Malaria, tuberculosis, diaria, and skin diseases are common in the area. Neither telephones nor electric service has reached this area yet. The best way to reach the Atohwaim villages is by motorized or dugout boat on the Kronkel River. It is about 1 hour to reach the 2 main Atohwaim villages from the District capital of Kamur.

Prayer Items

Pray for a multiplying movement of disciples who will bring healing, unity, and lasting hope, transforming entire villages through the power of Christ.
Pray that soon they will become Christ's ambassadors to disciple less-reached nations.
Pray for the Lord to bless Atohwaim Christian believers with an abundance of God's love, joy, and kindness, drawing others to the King of kings.
Pray for them to be grateful for God's spiritual and physical provisions.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will move powerfully, so that they may become a light to those who still lack a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Scripture Prayers for the Kaugat, Atohwaim in Indonesia.

References

GMI Papua