Youth commit to no sex before marriage

Twinkle Kebapetse, an 18-year- old University of Botswana student made a personal commitment when she was 11. Although very young at the time, she why she should not engage in pre-marital sex.

She got inspiration from her mother, Onkemetse Kebapetse, who noticed many pregnancies at the time. Twinkle and some of her peers have moved a step further and joined a Vision Anti-AIDS Club in Sowa Town. The club comprises young people who have pledged to abstain from sex before marriage.

The club has 23 active members, 10 males and 13 females. Their ages range from 12 to 18. However, there are older non-active members who are now outside the country pursuing further studies.

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