Welcome to the Scotland Malawi Partnership
Our latest updates
Showcase your Malawi Link in SMP Photographic Exhibition!
A picture being ‘worth a thousand words’, the SMP is excited to announce plans to showcase and celebrate SMP members’ dignified partnerships with Malawi, in a touring photographic exhibition.
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Support in Holyrood for International Development
Support for Scotland’s commitment to International Development was voiced during a debate in the Scottish Parliament this week on the ‘International Situation’.
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Success from Strength & Perseverance
An inspirational success story of a young Malawian woman, Benadeta Singini. Benadeta’s strength of character and perseverance saw her overcome early challenges.
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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?
Our members
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.
Latest news
International Interest in Scotland-Malawi Links
26 Jun 2025 • The Scotland-Malawi relationship featured in an international conference in Germany last week on Subnational Diplomacy.
Showcase your Malawi Link in SMP Photographic Exhibition!
09 May 2025 • A picture being ‘worth a thousand words’, the SMP is excited to announce plans to showcase and celebrate SMP members’ dignified partnerships with Malawi, in a touring photographic exhibition.
Support in Holyrood for International Development
25 Apr 2025 • Support for Scotland’s commitment to International Development was voiced during a debate in the Scottish Parliament this week on the ‘International Situation’.
Success from Strength & Perseverance
16 Apr 2025 • Benadeta Singini was an orphan, like so many young people in Malawi today. She attended a rural primary school and was then selected to Ekwendeni Girls’ Secondary School.
Events
Upcoming events
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Lessons from Lake Malawi: Fisheries Governance in the Colonial Era
12 Aug 2025 More details -
Lessons from Lake Malawi: Fisheries Governance in the Colonial Era
14 Aug 2025 More details -
New Members Forum [IV]
20 Aug 2025 More details
Past events
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New Members Forum [III]
15 Jul 2025 More details -
UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce Scotland Launch
12 Jun 2025 More details -
In Livingstone’s Footsteps
15 May 2025 More details
Malawi's COP26 'Homecoming'
During COP26 we were delighted to welcome the President of Malawi and three Cabinet Ministers to join us in celebrating Scotland-Malawi climate cooperation. The President, our Hon Co-Patron, described his visit to Scotland as a 'Homecoming' for him and all Malawians.
Become a member
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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