Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Kuki Chin

Language: Mru - (mro)

Alternate Name(s): Murung, Mro

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: Bangladesh

Population: 48,500

Global Population: 82,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Mru Chin of Myanmar, numbering 48,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Kuki Chin people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 82,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Mru. The primary religion practiced by the Mru Chin is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available