The primary occupation of the Bobo Madare is farming. They raise millet, sorghum, peanuts, tomatoes, a small number of chickens, goats and other livestock. Women and men join in the daily agricultural chores. Women are also responsible for all cooking, washing, childcare and obtaining water. Children are expected to help with chores at a very early age. Education remains a privilege for only a few children and school enrollment creates a financial strain on families. Life remains challenging for the Bobo Madare. Malaria, measles, meningitis and malnutrition take many lives. Healthcare is often inaccessible and unaffordable. Loving servants of Jesus who have medical experience can offer help and open spiritual doors.

Ministry Obstacles: Many churches have been established in the southern area of the Bobo Madare. Many have professed conversion to Christianity, but most of the population remains rooted in Islam and traditional animistic beliefs. They need open hearts.

Scripture Focus: "By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire."
- 2 Peter 1:4

Prayer Focus: Pray for the believers in this people group to cling to the promises of God and escape the world’s corruption. Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers among these people and for persons of peace to welcome them. Pray that the Lord would raise up church planters and disciplers among this people group and bring glory to Christ and his word.