The Yawo of Malawi and Mozambique

The Yawo of Malawi and Mozambique

	Population: 3 million
	Main Trade: Agriculture
	Main Religion: Islam influenced by traditional African and animistic beliefs
	Key Challenges: The significant impact of weather on life sustaining crops.
	Fact: Property is usually passed from a man to his sister's son

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Living among the Yawo people

“Our Yawo friends are acutely aware of the power, reality and danger of what’s happening in the spiritual realm. Many live their lives in fear of upsetting ancestral and other spirits, and the consequences that they believe come from that. They are often keen to talk about God and are interested to hear about Jesus and the authority He has in that realm.

Please pray with us, that as we share with people about Jesus, the truth of the Gospel will take hold in the hearts of many. Pray that our Yawo friends will know and follow the Messiah, be filled with the Spirit and walk in freedom.” - Kath, Mozambique Team Leader

“Baptist Mission Australia’s work in Malawi has moved with the tide of urbanisation. In recent years we have seen the local faith communities amongst the Yawo grow and mature. The urban believers have come together and created a childcare facility from the women’s group and a cafe from the youth group. These entities are working to create sustainable employment, as well as income to support village ministries.

As intercultural team members we stand alongside, teaching, training and developing strategies to best assist this community. The Yawo need hope through Jesus and it is an honour to share and serve in this endeavour.” - Melanie, Malawi co-Team Leader
 

The Team

Malawi

David and Susie

Gary and Shirley

Gunther and Sarah

Jean-Claude and Joyce

Tim and Melanie

Mozambique

Cam and Kath

Sally

Scott and Rebekah

Tobias and Heather

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