Welcome to the Scotland Malawi Partnership
Our latest updates
Election of Trustees at 2024 AGM: Members' Briefing Pack
The SMP is governed by a Board of up to 16 Trustees who volunteer their expertise, energy and time, to oversee and guide the national network. New Trustees are normally confirmed at the AGM which, this year, is taking place in Edinburgh on Saturday, 23 November 2024.
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First Minister pledges continued commitment to Malawi
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has re-affirmed the importance to him and to the Scottish Government of Scotland’s relationship with Malawi and promised to continue to support it.
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Food Crisis Response
Following reports that 4.4 million people in Malawi will face food insecurity between now and March ’24, the Government of Malawi has begun distributing maize.
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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
Election of Trustees at 2024 AGM: Members' Briefing Pack
24 Oct 2024
Making connections for innovative Deep Bed Farming collaboration
23 Oct 2024
University of Strathclyde - 'Our Shared Future: Developing Our Joint Pathway for Impactful Partnerships in Africa'
11 Oct 2024
Black History Month 2024
09 Oct 2024
Events
Upcoming events
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2024 Annual Gathering & AGM: Friendship & Fundraising Fundamentals
23 Nov 2024 More details
Past events
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SMP Youth Festival 2024: For the Better - Together!
31 Oct 2024 More details -
Book Launch: The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian 1924-2024: A Centenary Assessment
30 Oct 2024 More details -
Guest Lecture with Prof. Wapulumuka Mulwafu
11 Oct 2024 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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