17/01/2026
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5th Anniversary: Women of Virtue Association Prescribed Prayer, Good Character to Sustained Solid Marriage
on January 10, 2026
The Women of Virtue Association Cameroon, abbreviated as WOVAC, celebrated its fifth anniversary in Bafoussam, West Region. The celebration on Saturday, January 10, 2026, marked five years of their advocacy for strong, value-driven marriages and homes rooted in faith, character, and wisdom.
The event, held under the theme “Her Story, Her Voice,” brought together married women from different backgrounds for reflection, learning, and encouragement on the realities of womanhood, marriage, and family life.
The anniversary celebration featured a keynote talk by Asanji Yvette, a relationship, marriage, and family therapist, trained clinical social worker, certified marriage mentor, and relationship coach.
Speaking to the women, the Douala-based guest speaker described her presence at the event as a “rare privilege,” noting that she was among women who already understood their calling as wives and mothers, inspired by the biblical model of the Proverbs 31 woman.
“I did not come to teach them because they already have knowledge,” she said. “I came to encourage them and to remind them that our strength as women is not in physical power or fighting men, but in prayers and character.”
Throughout her address, the trained clinical social worker and family therapist emphasized femininity as a source of strength rather than weakness. She explained that women are called to help their husbands, not compete with them, and that peace in the home is nurtured through softness, wisdom, prayer, and good character.
According to her, many marital conflicts arise when gender roles are confused or contested. “Women propose, they do not impose,” she stressed. “When women stay feminine and men stay masculine, there will be nothing to fight over. Marriages become softer, more beautiful, and they blossom.”
She also addressed the heavy responsibilities borne by women, noting that many women manage up to 80 percent of household responsibilities, including caring for children and supporting their husbands, often while pursuing careers.
Acknowledging these pressures, she urged women not to give room for stress, resentment, or unforgiveness, describing prayer and character as the two most powerful tools a woman can use to influence her home.
“You can never fight a man physically and win,” she said. “But through prayers and character, you can win peace, stability, and sanity. Forgiveness is for your own well-being. Stress and grudges wear you
down.
She further challenged common misconceptions about women, including the belief that men are naturally polygamous in nature, and encouraged couples to grow beyond issues caused by phones, communication gaps, and unmet expectations. She highlighted friendship as the core of marriage and encouraged women to appreciate their husbands consistently, even when appreciation is not reciprocated.