My Name is
Kiziya

Kiziya
Kiziya’s father died in 2006 after a brief illness, and her mother died while giving birth to her younger brother, Isaac. Kiziya and Isaac were placed in the care of their paternal uncle who was caring for his own children and wife and sought to help raise Kiziya and her brother. The siblings arrived at the Rafiki Village Nigeria in 2007. Kiziya says God makes Himself known to her through His Word and through the godly people around her. She enjoys school and reading. Kiziya wishes to encourage others in their Christian walk.
DOB: Aug 21, 2001
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