Saho, Irob in Ethiopia
Photo Source:
Eduardo Araia
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Map Source:
Joshua Project / Global Mapping International
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| People Name: | Saho, Irob |
| Country: | Ethiopia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 62,000 |
| World Population: | 202,000 |
| Primary Language: | Saho |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 86.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.65 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Afar |
| Affinity Bloc: | Horn of Africa Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
The Saho homeland stretches south from the Red Sea in Eritrea into Ethiopia. Its western border is flanked by the Tigre and Tigrinya people groups, and its eastern border is by the Afar. The Saho have their own language, Saho.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Saho villages have sprung up to have access to schools and medical clinics. Sahos are very much involved in market days. Some are merchants.
Most Sahos are farmers. Irrigation provides Saho farmers with beautiful fields of maize that extend toward the mountains as far as the eye can see. Looking north toward the Red Sea, a person cannot help but marvel at the hundreds of acres of maize.
Saho houses are well-built and their villages are clean. The residents' civic pride is evident.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Though Romanians are Orthodox Christians, they have maintained a number of superstitions regarding black cats, etc. In this worldview, events are determined by something other than God. There are also small populations of Roman Catholics and Evangelicals.
What Are Their Needs?
Romanians need a country with a strong economy. When parents have to migrate elsewhere to find work, the children suffer.
Prayer Points
Pray for a move of the Holy Spirit among the Saho people.
Pray for the Lord to raise up laborers.
Pray that soon Saho disciples will make more disciples.