The Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church in the Wenchi West District of the Mid-West Ghana Conference, Bono Region, celebrated 20 young girls over the weekend for preserving their virginity.
The girls, aged 13 to 16, received undisclosed financial support during a special Thanksgiving service.
GhanaWeb news reports that the Young Adventist Women Ministries organized a ceremony to encourage ethical behavior based on Christian and traditional ideals.
The Coordinator of the Young Adventist Women Ministries, Mrs. Nana Amponsah Poku, highlighted the initiative’s focus on nurturing the holistic development of young women.
She emphasized the importance of self-confidence and wise decision-making.
Urging the girls to maintain their purity and remain cautious in choosing friends in the coming year.
“God created you uniquely beautiful and you must not allow anybody to lure and break your virginity until you marry”, she urged the girls and asked them to be cautious about the friends they picked in 2025.
“The ancient Bragoro or Dipo rite was very essential in preserving girls’ virginity and controlling teenage pregnancies inimical to the growth and development of young girls and women”, she stated.
Associate Pastor Andrews Dua Bour Kyereh praised the honorees for their discipline and purity.
He encouraged them to prioritize education and faith, urging other young girls in the church and community to follow their example.
Pastor Kyereh also called on parents to take an active role in guiding their children toward virtuous living and instilling strong moral values
