Welcome to the Scotland Malawi Partnership
Our latest updates
Zero cases of Ebola in Malawi But vigilance & Preparedness
There are no active cases of Ebola in Malawi, but with over 1,200 cases in nearby DRC and Uganda, the Malawian authorities are on high alert and are following World Health Organisation (WHO) protocols.
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Commonwealth Games-MW July 2026
With the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on the horizon, the Scotland Malawi Partnership (SMP) is excited to celebrate and support Team Malawi as athletes prepare to compete on the international stage.
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New Funding Opportunity – Global Solidarity Fund Launched
The SG’s new Global Solidarity Fund has been launched, with applications now open for small Scottish-based organisations, community groups and diaspora-led initiatives involved in international development and global citizenship work.
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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
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
Zero cases of Ebola in Malawi But vigilance & Preparedness
12 Jun 2026 • There are no active cases of Ebola in Malawi, but with over 1,200 cases in nearby DRC and Uganda, the Malawian authorities are on high alert and are following World Health Organisation (WHO) protocols.
Commonwealth Games-MW July 2026
10 Jun 2026 • With the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on the horizon, the Scotland Malawi Partnership (SMP) is excited to celebrate and support Team Malawi as athletes prepare to compete on the international stage.
New Funding Opportunity – Global Solidarity Fund Launched
05 Jun 2026 • The SG’s new Global Solidarity Fund has been launched, with applications now open for small Scottish-based organisations, community groups and diaspora-led initiatives involved in international development and global citizenship work.
Jack McConnell to advise UK Gov on Soft Power
22 May 2026 • The UK Government announced on Monday that Lord McConnell is to provide advice personally to the Secretary of State on how to harness soft power assets and support the UK’s major events sector.
Events
Upcoming events
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Walk with SMP at the Dundee Kiltwalk
16 Aug 2026 More details
Past events
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Round Table Discussion with Leigh Stubblefield, the British High Commissioner to Malawi
8 Jul 2026 More details -
Partnership Snapshot: The Turing Trust & Computers for Enhanced Education (CEE) Malawi
6 Jul 2026 More details -
Meet Malawian High Court Judges
18 Jun 2026 More details
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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