Hawawir in Sudan
pronounced: hah-WAH-weer

The Dar Hamid are a confederation of about nineteen tribes and some smaller sub-groups that share a common culture and are led by a single chief. Although the tribes have different origins, most of their ancestors came from Arabia. One of these 19 subgroups is the Hawawir. The Hawawir raise all types of livestock which are traded for grain and other essentials such as salt, tea, sugar, cloth, dates, seasoning and metal goods. Camels are the most important of their animals. They provide milk--a main diet staple for these nomads--occasional meat, material for tents, and transportation across the desert.

Ministry Obstacles: This is a large population of Muslims and we are not aware of the presence of followers of Christ. Elders, the people they respect most, stay loyal to the Islamic religious system. The Hawawir speak Sudanese Arabic and there are many Christian resources available to them, both in print and audio form. Who will distribute them?

Scripture Focus: "He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD."
- Psalm 33:5

Prayer Focus May this people group seek and find the Lord’s unfailing love! Pray for the Lord to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of the Hawawir as a testimony of his power and love. Pray for workers who are filled with the love of the Holy Spirit. Pray for the Hawawir to crave pure spiritual milk and find it in the word of God. Pray for a Holy Spirit directed movement to Christ among the Hawawir.

Sources: Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project..