Welcome to the Scotland Malawi Partnership
Our latest updates
Official handover of 500 Miles’ Prosthetic and Orthotic Service in Lilongwe
On 31st March 2025, 16 years after it first opened, 500 Miles officially handed over its flagship Prosthetic and Orthotic Service in Lilongwe to the Malawi Ministry of Health (MoH) as a sustainable part of the country’s national health service – with a promise of substantial ongoing support.
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Questions asked in Commons on UK Gov Overseas’ Aid Cuts
Questions on the impact of UK Government Aid Cuts in Malawi have been asked in the House of Commons following a meeting between Scottish MP - Dr Scott Arthur, SIDA and the SMP. After making time on Friday to hear our concerns and proposals, Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West, Dr Arthur was swift to act.
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The SMP are Changing Their Image Licensing
Two of our newest members have proposed an initiative to improve and increase the coverage of Wikipedia articles about people, places and the culture of Malawi. Currently, Wikipedia coverage of Malawi is limited in English and even less developed in Chichewa, and Chitumbuka.
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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
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.
Official handover of 500 miles’ Prosthetic and Orthotic Service in Lilongwe
11 Apr 2025
Questions asked in Commons on UK Gov Overseas’ Aid Cuts
09 Apr 2025
The SMP are Changing Their Image Licensing
03 Apr 2025 • To support a Member-Led Initiative to Improve Wikipedia's Coverage of Malawi
Events
Today
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Sending Money to Malawi
23 Apr 2025 More details
Upcoming events
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In Livingstone’s Footsteps
15 May 2025 More details -
UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce Scotland Launch
12 Jun 2025 More details
Past events
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WASH FORUM - Accessing Ground Water
9 Apr 2025 More details -
Fundraising Masterclass (Legacies)
27 Mar 2025 More details -
GiveDirectly Update
18 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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