Get to know the Kanembu people in 4 parts - learn, see, act, pray!

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1 - Learn

Chad is home to the Sahara Desert in the north, the Sahel region in the centre, and the Lake Chad Basin in the southwest. The Kanembu people can be found predominantly between the shores of Lake Chad and the Sahara Desert.

The Kanembu people are descendants of the Kanem-Bornu Empire, a major power in central north Africa from the 9th to the 19th century. The living style of this tribe has changed minimally over the centuries, with many living in mud brick houses and wearing clothes resembling Biblical times. Despite this, they are considered to be the wealthiest tribe in the area, making up 75-80% of all merchants in Chad. Many others are farmers and herders, whilst others mine for natron.

Living at the edge of the world's largest hot desert, the Kanembu people are a resilient community dependent on the oasis that Lake Chad provides.

The Sahara desert is, despite common tales, mostly rock and gravel, with just 30% being sand.

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2 - See

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3 - Act

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4 - Pray

• Ask for God's provision of water, food, and sustainable resources as they depend on Lake Chad and its oasis for survival.
• Pray that God would bless the Kanembu people's efforts as merchants, farmers, herders, and miners.
• Ask for opportunities to develop their economy while also encountering the gospel.
• Pray for peace in the region of Kamen that has has been affected by multiple attacks.
• Pray for provision & assistance for the people affected by flooding this year during the rainy season.
• Ask that God would be opening their eyes to see the truth of Jesus Christ.
• Pray that God would provide strength to the workers there serving the least reached.
• Ask also that He would bring more people to serve in the area.

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