Welcome to the Scotland Malawi Partnership
Our latest updates
A Tribute to Dr Jim Aitken
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Dr Jim Aitken passed away in Lilongwe on Sunday, 19 April 2026, one day short of his 89th birthday.
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UK Bilateral Aid Cuts the most drastic of any G7 country
The UK Government has announced that direct bilateral aid to UK partner countries will be reduced.
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Visas for Malawi - Important Update
Following action by the Government of Malawi, the issue of travellers (including UK passport-holders) who did not have a visa in advance being denied passage to Malawi has been resolved.
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School Partnerships
Read our all new School Partnerships Practical Guide
Supporting schools
We support Scottish schools with their partnerships.
Partnership Principles
Explore the 11 Principles we hold ourselves and members accountable to
Malawi-Scotland Governance Webinar Series
‘New Directions for Governance in Malawi’
Our events
Join one of our upcoming forums on education, agriculture and more.
Become a Member
Do you have a link with, or an interest in, Malawi?
Become a Friend
Do you love Malawi? Do you want to support a charity? Become a Friend and help us make a difference.
Our members
Latest news
A tribute to Dr Jim Aitken
23 Apr 2026 • We are deeply saddened to share the news that Dr Jim Aitken passed away in Lilongwe on Sunday, 19 April 2026, one day short of his 89th birthday.
UK Bilateral Aid Cuts the most drastic of any G7 country
20 Mar 2026 • The UK Government has announced that direct bilateral aid to UK partner countries will be reduced.
Malawi Visa issue resolved for British Passport Holders
10 Mar 2026 • Following action by the Government of Malawi, the issue of travellers (including UK passport-holders) who did not have a visa in advance being denied passage to Malawi has been resolved.
Malawi’s President Agrees to be SMP’s Honorary Co-Patron
04 Mar 2026 • Malawi’s President, His Excellency Professor Peter Arthur Mutharika has accepted the invitation to be the Scotland Malawi Partnership’s Honorary Co-Patron.
Events
Upcoming events
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Women & Girls' Education In Malawi
28 May 2026 More details -
Walk with SMP at the Aberdeen Kiltwalk
7 Jun 2026 More details
Past events
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Advancing Equality, Justice & Education in Malawi
28 Apr 2026 More details -
Photographic Exhibition - Inverurie
14 Mar 2026 More details -
SMP New Members Forum - Winter 2026
5 Mar 2026 More details
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We exist to inspire the people and organisations of Scotland to be involved with Malawi in an informed, coordinated and effective way for the benefit of both nations.
With 1300+ members we are arguably the largest cross-community international development network in the UK.
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