WHO are they? Mostly farmers and fishermen, the Kamayo live a simple lifestyle that is
focused on surviving, not thriving. They practice traditional ethnic religions that
emphasize superstition. Another name the Kamayo are sometimes called is Kinamayo.
WHERE do they live? Most live in the Southern Surigao del Su province, with some
also living in Davao Oriental and Agusan Sur.
HOW many? There are about 9,400 Kamayo people living the Philippines, and only
about 3.5% of them are evangelical Christians.
WHAT do they worship? Most of the Kamayo people put their faith in animistic,
traditional ethnic religions. These religions are a major part of not just their spiritual
lives, but their culture as well.
PRAYER needs:
• There are no reported Bible translations in the Kamayo’s language. Pray that
God would call out great translators to come translate the Bible so that the
people can learn more about Him.
• Pray that the existing churches here would be strengthened, and that God would
continue calling out missionaries and pastors from among the Kamayo people.
• Pray against the powers of darkness that are blinding the Kamayo from
worshipping the one true God.
