Welcome to the Scotland Malawi Partnership
Our latest updates
What next for the Malawi kwacha?
Malawi has been beset by devaluations over the 15+ years I have been going there and this seems if anything to be accelerating. I have frequently been asked if I think there is a risk of hyper-inflation, much as happened in Zimbabwe some years ago.
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UK aid cuts will have devastating impact on world’s poorest & undermine global security
SIDA and the SMP have written jointly to MPs of all parties to urge them to speak up for the devastating impact that UK Government International Development cuts from 0.5% to 0.3% will have on some of the world’s most vulnerable people, and to look elsewhere for defence spending.
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The SMP Annual Report 2023-2024 is here!
We’re thrilled to announce that the SMP Annual Report 2023-2024 is now available to download online or order in print.
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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
Events
Upcoming events
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Fundraising MasterClass (Legacies)
27 Mar 2025 More details -
WASH FORUM - Accessing Ground Water
9 Apr 2025 More details
Past events
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GiveDirectly Update
18 Mar 2025 More details -
Further and Higher Education Forum
13 Mar 2025 More details -
Joint Malawi & International Development Cross-Party Groups
11 Mar 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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