Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Karen

Language: Pa’o - (blk)

Alternate Name(s): Black Karen, Taungthu, Pa-O, Paoh, Pao Karen, Shan Sub-cluster, Pao', Black Karen

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: Thailand

Population: 864,000

Global Population: 864,850

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Pao of Myanmar, numbering 864,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Karen people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 864,850 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Pa’o. The primary religion practiced by the Pao is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available