Child First is a registered Non Organisation (NGO) under the Trustee Incorporation Act whose primary goal is to enhance the lives of children living in rural and urban areas through interventions and activities which enable them to maximise their potential to be successful in life.

Child First strives to create environments of well being for children to become successful in life.

Our mission is to enhance the lives of children in rural and urban areas through programmes and activities which enable them to maximise their potential to be successful in life.

Our vision is a better Malawi by a better future for it' children.

• Help children live a complete life through activities that will enable them to build upon success.
• Improve the living standards of children by using initiatives which will help them access basic needs.
• Engage other stakeholders to support and improve the welfare of needy and vulnerable children.
• Connect children with people who are willing to improve the lives of young people.

Child First has a number of core values that cascade down from the The Board of Directors, it's chair and management to everyone involved.

1. Christian Values

   Putting God first is priamry way one can be successful in life, and following Christian-based tenets, can successful life.

2. Honesty

   Child First displays honesty and openness through upright, fair, truthful and sincere actions.

3. Integrity

   Child First expects all those involved t olive by ethical principles and make decisions for the organisation that serves its members.

4. Realism

   Reality based on one's environment has to be taken into account. Being realistic in our approach to many aspects of Football Academy business, we must ensure that our goals are achievable and outcomes are possible.

5. Teamwork

   Uniting all people involved in the work of child First, we strive to work together for one common purpose.

6. Respect

   Respect for ourselves and others is the basis from which we communicate and grow.

7. Equity

   Providing opportunities and resources that are fair to all. Child First will support access to resources and opportunities through Fair decision making