Pana
Quick facts about the Pana
- Location: Burkina Faso, Mali
- Status: NOT Engaged by IMB
- Population: 2,500
- Primary Religion: Islam mixed with African Traditional Religion
- Number of Christians: 25
- Language: Pana
- Located south of Bandiagara, Mali
- Pana are found both in Mali and across the border in Burkina Faso
Pray that the Pana would have the opportunity to hear the Gospel message clearly presented in Pana, their heart language.
An Engaging Church is taking a vision trip among the Pana of Mali soon. Pray that the Lord would give them the vision He has for the Pana, that they would see through His eyes. Pray that the Lord would call out another Engaging Church to take the Gospel to the Pana of Burkina Faso.
Learn more about the Pana!
The Pana are primarily agriculturalists, living in a remote area of Mali. They are neighbors with the Marka-Dafing in Mali and many are bilingual in Bambara. However, the women and small children continue to speak Pana. Many of those who live in Burkina Faso are bilingual in Jula.
RESOURCES
- Pana Profile (PDF, 116KB)
Images of the Pana
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