Mandyak

Quick facts about the Mandyak

Location: Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal
Also Known As: Manjak
Status: NOT Engaged by IMB
Population: 227,543
Primary Religion: Islam mixed with African Traditional Religion
Number of Christians: 580
Language: Mandyak

Senegal
- Located in regions of Ziguinchor, Kolda and Dakar
- Population - 86,000
- Islam mixed with African Traditional Religion
- Christians - 30
Guinea-Bissau
- Located in Northern province in regions of Cacheu and Bissau
- Population - 118,043
- African Traditional Religion mixed with Catholicism
- Christians - 500
Gambia
- Located throughout the country
- Population - 23,500
- African Traditional Religion mixed with Catholicism
- Christians - 50

Pray for new Christians among the Mandyak. Pray that they would be strong in their new faith, especially as they face persecution from family and friends.

Pray for the Engaging Churches who are taking the Gospel to the Mandyak. Pray that they would be bold in walking through the doors God opens.

Learn more about the Mandyak!

In Senegal, half of the Mandyak live in the Dakar area, the others are in southern Senegal in the Casamance Region. An Engaging Church has recently begun working with the Mandyak in Senegal and have seem a responsiveness to the Gospel. They plan to also engage the Mandyak of Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia. There is a radio program for the Mandyak in The Gambia. There are portions of the New Testament as well. The Mandyak believers in The Gambia have a reputation for being strong in their faith.