Naro Language Project - Bible translation work
The San are among Africa's oldest inhabitants. Today, they are a small minority group, often disadvantaged culturally, socio-economically and politically. A Bible in their own language, the Naro, the San did not have until recently. Their language had not even been written down. In 2012, the translation of the New Testament was completed. Hard work is underway to complete the translation of the Old Testament by 2031.
San people do not have a reading culture. To help people use the Bible, so-called Scripture Engagement workshops are offered.
Bible translator Orelebile Kebeilwe explains what it means to have a Bible in your own language:
Find out more in the following stories:
- Storytellers in Botswana (February 2025)
- Bible translation also changes our lives (November 2022)
- Video: Acts 8:26-35 in Naro
Church planting
Besides the Bible translation work, CGK Zending also supports two local pastors: Rev Olebogile Derek and Rev Retabile Sibeko.
