Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Khoisan

Language: Khoekhoe - (naq)

Alternate Name(s): Khoekhoegowab, Bergdamara, Nama, Dama, Bergdama

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Namibia

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Population: 149,000

Global Population: 149,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Damara of Namibia, numbering 149,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Khoisan people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Namibia. Their primary language is Khoekhoe. The primary religion practiced by the Damara is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available