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The Killearn Malawi Group is a small charity making a big impact! We raise money to promote education and health in the small African country of Malawi. Join us!

Based in Stirlingshire, Scotland we need your support to help us achieve our aims. SC043555

02/11/2026

Progress report from the teacher overseeing the building of the new girls' dormitory at
Nsanje

02/11/2026

🎶Buy tickets now (no fees) for our great night out

🍕Light refreshments included 😊 and it’s BYOB 😊😊

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/ceilidh-with-tarnach-ceilidh-band

Tarnach Ceilidh Band

21/10/2026

Brick by brick, we’re getting closer! 🧱

We are thrilled to share an update on the construction of our Girls’ Dormitory!

The brick walls are up, the concrete ring beam is cast, and the building structure is standing tall against the beautiful Malawian backdrop.

Now, we’ve reached our most crucial milestone yet: We need a roof! 🏠

Putting a roof on the dormitory will secure the building and bring us one huge step closer to welcoming the girls into their new home.

Can you help us get over the finish line for this phase?

👉 Donate today — see link in comments.

👉 Share this post to help spread the message!

Thank you for standing with us and supporting girls' education in Malawi! 🇲🇼✨

21/10/2026

Join us and the Tarnach Ceilidh band who will play at our Ceilidh on Friday 13 November, Killearn Village Hall!

Tickets:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/ceilidh-with-tarnach-ceilidh-band

07/10/2026

September 2026: Stamford, one of the teachers, has sent us these photos showing the most recent stage of the building.

Pictured are: Tsala Lameck, Form 1
Ndaziona Liva, Form 3
Eniya Bakali, Form 1

To help high school girls avoid long, unsafe daily walks to school, we are funding the construction of a dedicated on-campus Girls’ Hostel (Dormitory)

Construction is steadily progressing — brickwork and structural building are ongoing, bringing the community closer to opening a safe, modern space equipped with study areas and living quarters.

Once furnished, this facility will provide a secure environment for dozens of young women to focus on their studies and complete their secondary education each year.

❤️ A huge thank you to everyone in the Killearn community and beyond whose support keeps this life-changing build moving forward!

05/10/2026

One of our committee members went to the SMP Photography Exhibition in Dunblane recently and met up with all the SMP staff who came to Killearn a year ago.

This is a photo of the girls at Mfera secondary school with the hostel at the back, same plan as ours.

The Scotland Malawi Partnership is hosting the Anthu Pamodzi (“People Together”) touring photographic exhibition to celebrate its 20th anniversary, showcasing dignified people-to-people connections and partnerships between Scotland and Malawi.

29/07/2026

Despite a few weather challenges this past year, the amazing support we get has allowed KMG and our local partners on the ground to continue making a real, lasting difference.

With secondary education now free in Malawi, we’ve shifted our student support to fund a game-changing, five-year computer maintenance scheme at Nkhande School.

The brand-new girls’ dormitory at Nkhande School is officially underway. Thanks to bricks made by local villagers and part-funding from KMG, the bricks have now been delivered and the walls are going up as we speak.

Check out these recent photos from Nkhande School to see the progress! 📸👇

A massive **THANK YOU** to everyone who supports KMG. We couldn't do any of this without you!

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18/07/2026

🌍 UK aid cuts: What it means for Malawi🇲🇼

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has released its latest annual report, and the future funding outlook shows a major shift for Malawi.

Due to broader UK policy decisions to reallocate budgets toward national defence, bilateral aid to Malawi is facing a steep reduction over the next three years.

Here are the key takeaways:

📉 A 90% Drop in Direct Funding
From a baseline of roughly £51.4 million in 2025–2026, UK bilateral aid to Malawi is projected to decrease sharply:

* Down to £20 million in 2026–2027
* Down to £10 million in 2027–2028
* Reaching a baseline floor of £5 million by 2028–2029

⚠️ Real-World Impact on the Ground
Civil society groups and development watchdogs have raised concerns about how these cuts will affect vulnerable communities, especially as Malawi continues to navigate economic challenges and the ongoing effects of climate volatility (like recent El Niño-driven droughts). Key areas facing pressure include:

* Healthcare & Education: Scaling back long-term funding for basic clinics, primary schools, and clean water access.
* Food Security: Reducing the scope of climate-resilient agriculture and emergency safety nets that protect families from harvest failures.

🔄 A New Type of Partnership
As direct cash grants phase out, the UK is fundamentally altering how it works with Malawi. The relationship is shifting away from traditional aid delivery toward a model focused on:

* Transitioning from "donors" to economic investors.
* Offering high-level technical expertise and system support rather than direct service funding.
* Promoting locally led development and institutional self-reliance.

While the delivery model is changing, the hope is that technical partnerships and targeted investments will help bridge the gap and support Malawi's long-term resilience.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a58a66c2cbe5d1c179a662c/FCDO_Annual_Report_2025_to_2026.pdf

18/07/2026

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