As the word of God says in John 12:26 "If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him." After working and dedicating my life to serve God through UCE, and to being a role model for others, in 2013 I was blessed to start a marriage journey with Emeline. I introduced the UCE idea to her and she was very interested. She shared her testimony of two men who left her because she stood on the principle of abstinence until marriage. We were really blessed to have each other as friends. We signed our commitment cards to abstain, as fianc�es. In March 2014, she participated in a UCE outreach. We stood together and gave our testimony as an example for others. We shared our testimony, and touched the lives of many college students.

On the 8th of August 2014, we were married, and are now living a faithful life as a husband and wife. We are very grateful to the UCE board of directors and the executive director. You have been our guardians through your endless encouragement, support, dedication, and prayers. Through UCE I was able to stand. After I was able to stand, I was then able to help others in need of healthy lives and hope through chastity. I thank you for the award you gave me in my wedding day. It reminds me I have more lives to save every day. I found myself thinking and planning ahead to make sure that UCE is known everywhere in Tanzania. Who am I to deserve all this? I dedicate this award to all the youth in Tanzania. It is my joy to see so many youth choose chastity. It is my wish to see them, after abstaining, developing good, healthy relationships, and having a good happy married life.