Welcome to the Scotland Malawi Partnership
Our latest updates
British Government to Decimate its Aid to Malawi
The UK Government has announced plans to cut its international development budget to Malawi for 2026 – 27 by 60% and, decreasing annually, by 90% for 2028 – 29, compared to its 2025 – 26 funding.
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British High Commissioner to Malawi Champions Collaborative Approach
The SMP welcomed BHC Leigh Stubblefield for her first meeting with Trustees and Members, discussing key Scotland–Malawi priorities and reaffirming a shared commitment to open dialogue and collaboration with civil society.
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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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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
New UK Gov International Development Minister Brings NGO Experience
24 Jul 2026 • An MP who held a senior role in the charity sector before joining politics has been made the UK Government's International Development Minister.
British Government to Decimate its Aid to Malawi
16 Jul 2026 • The UK Government has announced plans to cut its international development budget to Malawi for 2026 – 27 by 60% and, decreasing annually, by 90% for 2028 – 29, compared to its 2025 – 26 funding.
British High Commissioner to Malawi Champions Collaborative Approach
10 Jul 2026 • The SMP welcomed BHC Leigh Stubblefield for her first meeting with Trustees and Members, discussing key Scotland–Malawi priorities and reaffirming a shared commitment to open dialogue and collaboration with civil society.
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.
Events
Upcoming events
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SMP Renewable Energy Forum
27 Aug 2026 More details -
Health Forum - Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
3 Sept 2026 More details -
Invitation to Re-establish the Malawi Cross-Party Group
9 Sept 2026 More details
Past events
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Book Launch: Blantyre: Urban Evolution - A Photographic History
13 Aug 2026 More details -
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
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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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