The Gwama are mostly rural people living in the highlands of Ethiopia, on the border with Sudan. They are predominantly farmers. Literacy rates are low, although many have expressed interest in learning to read in their mother tongues, as well as in learning other languages for wider communication. Many men have some proficiency in a second language, but most women do not. Evangelistic materials are needed in their mother tongues.

Ministry Obstacles: Most of the Gwama are Muslim, but there are also followers of the traditional religion. They have their own ritual specialists. There may be no Christians among the Gwama. Additionally, they lack access to electricity, medicine, clean water, and quality medical care. Due to the low literacy rates, creativity may be required to reach Gwama with the gospel.

Scripture Focus: "By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas;"
- Psalm 65:5

Prayer Focus: Thank the Lord that He is the hope of all the earth and the hope of all nations! Ask the Lord to send Christian medical personnel, teachers, and missionaries to reach the Gwama with the gospel. Pray that the Gwama would receive resources that share the gospel in an understandable language. Pray that the Lord would soften their hearts to the good news of Jesus Christ.