GROWING up with ‘Livingstone’ as a surname, I was aware from an early age of the impact and legacy of the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone, particularly in Malawi. During my recent visit to the country, I heard for myself the huge esteem in which he is still held nearly 150 years since his death.
Since then, the links between Malawi and Scotland have multiplied hugely with over a thousand connections between churches, schools and communities in the two countries. The Scottish Government’s partnership agreement with the Government of Malawi is now more than a decade old.
Critically, it’s a relationship built on mutual respect and learning but, right now, the people of Malawi need Scotland’s support more than ever.