Boro, Shinasha in Ethiopia

Boro, Shinasha
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Map Source:  Joshua Project / Global Mapping International
People Name: Boro, Shinasha
Country: Ethiopia
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 89,000
World Population: 89,000
Primary Language: Borna
Primary Religion: Christianity
Christian Adherents: 99.00 %
Evangelicals: 9.60 %
Scripture: New Testament
Ministry Resources: Yes
Jesus Film: Yes
Audio Recordings: Yes
People Cluster: Omotic
Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The history of the Shinasha Boro is very broad. More than 70% of the people's history had not been written until now. The former father of Shinasha Boro were from the Amatis. They came from Kenean through Egypt and settled in Metekel and different parts of Ethiopia.

Today, they live in southern Ethiopia, Wellega, especially in Ilubabor, still known as Shinicho in the Amhara region Bure,Tilili, Zigem, Chaginii and Damot near and including Debre Markos.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Their livelihood is based on farming and some are merchants.

Their culture is based on the rule of respect between the youngsters and elder, their way of accepting strangers, their feeding style, their values of dress and marriage. Dignity between the clans and for the others was an attribute of their beliefs.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Almost all Boro Shinasha are followers of Christianity and nearly all are Tewahido Orthodox.

What Are Their Needs?

Currently, The majority of the Shinasha Boro people are unable to read.

Prayer Points

Pray for their literacy rate to increase dramatically this decade.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to take full control of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and lead thousands to a closer walk with Jesus.
Pray that soon Shinasha Boro disciples will make more disciples.

Text Source:   Joshua Project