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Jukun Takum Bible Translation

Bible translation and literacy work serving the Jukun Takum language community.

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Bible Translation

Country

  • Nigeria

Region

  • West Africa

Language Population

6,440

Bringing Scripture to the Heart of the Jukun-Takum language community

The Jukun Takum Bible Translation program is led by the Nigeria Bible Translation Trust (NBTT) and focuses on translating Scripture into the Jukun Takum language used in Taraba State, Nigeria.

Current work centers on establishing translation foundations for Genesis, alongside literacy activities that support reading and Scripture use in the community.

Alongside translation, literacy programs help adults and children develop reading skills needed to engage Scripture in their own language.

Through collaboration and training, the Jukun Takum translation team is laying the groundwork for Scripture to be available and used in the language people speak every day.

By Mubarakose – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link

Building Foundations for Lasting Faith

Prayer and financial support help sustain translation training, literacy instruction, and community testing activities. Local translators and literacy teachers are being trained to carry out this work within their own communities.

Program Goals

  1. Translate the book of Genesis into Jukun Takum
  2. Support literacy for children and adults using Jukun Takum materials
  3. Encourage Scripture use through churches and community groups
  4. Document and strengthen written use of the Jukun Takum language
  5. Train local translators, reviewers, and literacy facilitators

Program Plan

Step 1

Establish Translation Foundations

  • Maintain and train an existing Jukun Takum translation team
  • Finalize translation principles and guidelines
  • Conduct Genesis focused translation and review workshops

Step 2

Expand Literacy and Engagement

  • Launch adult and children’s literacy programs
  • Create Bible study groups in local communities
  • Develop age-appropriate Scripture materials

Step 3

Strengthen Community Capacity

  • Train local translators and literacy facilitators
  • Host cultural events celebrating Jukun-Takum language
  • Distribute and test translation and literacy resources
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Meet the Local Team

  • Team Member

    • Community Facilitator

Partner Organizations

program photo by Chukaanthony – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link

Honoring the Language

Jukun-Takum is a Jukunoid language in Nigeria’s Taraba State. Jukunoid languages are a branch of the Niger-Congo family spoken by the Jukun people and related groups. Among Nigeria’s 325 languages without a full Bible, this effort ensures the Jukun-Takum community can engage with Scripture in their heart language—the one they understand best—deepening their faith. Paired with literacy education, it equips them to connect with God’s Word in a region where it’s desperately needed.

Program Progress

  • Translation team in place and continuing training and workshops
  • Linguistic review conducted, including orthography review
  • Translation principles, proposal approval, and software training largely completed
  • Genesis preparation underway; back translation planned for Genesis 5–8
  • Community testing activities ongoing
  • Bible based reading competitions and literacy workshops conducted
  • Literacy activities in progress, including after school programs, adult literacy classes, reading clubs, and mobile reading libraries
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Help Bring Scripture to Life

Your donation helps translate God’s Word into the Jukun-Takum language. Every gift makes a difference.

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    Pray for translation team members as they continue Genesis preparation and review work.

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    Pray for literacy teachers leading after‑school and adult reading classes.

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