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Our Vision

Support vulnerable children in Malawi.

Our Mission

To promote and support the education, health, and social welfare of vulnerable children in Malawi with special attention to children with disabilities.

Our Values

Inclusion, Kindness, Integrity, Justice, Transparency, Efficiency, Honesty, Dedication.

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About Children First

The Trust was founded by Madame Mary Chilima, (Spouse to the former Vice President of Malawi) and like-minded colleagues after noting the overwhelming requests for assistance from various aspects of society.

The core purpose of the Trust is to support the educational and health needs of vulnerable children with specific priority given to children with disabilities.

The Founders Note

As an African mother, I have a strong desire to elevate the welfare of rural-based children through improved provision of basic health and education using affordable technologies. Concurrently, my focus includes economically empowering teen mothers through entrepreneurial skillset enhancement.

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Our Strategic Offer

We are passionate about the communities and children we serve. They motivate us to kickstart the change we envision for a brighter future. To fulfill our mandate, the following is our strategic offer to the vulnerable children in Malawi.

Quality Education

Provision of educational materials such as books, tablets, and other implements aimed at enhancing the learning experience for vulnerable children.

Bursary Programmes

We champion the provision of bursaries for exceptional students that lack school fees, especially those with disabilities.

Children with Disabilities

We prioritise the provision of tools and implements to promote education and ease the way of life for children with disabilities.

Empowerment Programme

We motivate and encourage teen mothers to improve their literacy and business acumen through school-reintegration programmes.

1.2%

Disability Students in the entire Tertiary School Population

11000

Students with Disabilities in all Secondary Schools

135000

Students with Disabilities in all Primary Schools

34

Target Districts

Team Members

Our team is comprised of volunteers driving the agenda of inclusive education among the vulnerable children in Malawi.

Mary Chilima

Founder

Rachael Sibande

Trustee

Thoko Unyolo

Trustee

Ms Margaret Kamoto

Trustee
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