What We Do

• Over a billion people in the world will go to bed hungry tonight.
• Over 42 million have fled their homes because of war or persecution.
• Over 33 million are living with HIV and AIDS.

Helping People to Help Themselves

SCIAF works in 16 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America giving communities the tools, training and support they need to free themselves from poverty for good. We focus on three main issues: helping people to grow food and make a living; rebuilding lives that have been shattered by war; reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS and caring for people who have been affected by the virus.

Tackling the Causes of Poverty

Here in Scotland, we are working to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice. Unfair trade, debt and climate change all cause and sustain poverty. With the support of thousands of people across Scotland, we campaign for a fairer share of the world’s resources for those whose voices are not heard. We also visit schools and parishes across Scotland to talk about our work and encourage people to get involved.

Responding to Disasters

When disaster strikes, we work with local partners and with Caritas Internationalis (the world’s largest network of aid and development agencies) to get help to those who need it – fast. As well as providing short-term, emergency supplies of food, water, shelter and medical care, we give communities the long-term support they need to help them recover, rebuild and get back on their feet.

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he'll eat for life.

To find out where SCIAF is heading over the next five years, download our 2011-2015 Strategic Framework here