2006 News Jan - May

SCIAF use the media to keep supporters and the general public informed of events and news.

Read the latest press releases and articles in this section.

• Mandelson Told 'Not in Our Name'

  01 June 2006

  SCIAF tells Mandelson 'not in our name'.

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• Responses from supporters and partners

  01 June 2006

  Over 400 supporters and partners attended the event. Here are some of their thoughts:

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• Speakers at SCIAF Supporters' Event - Monsignor Fabio

  01 June 2006

  Monsignor Hector Fabio, Colombia

  In 2003, Briton Mark Henderson was taken hostage in Colombia by local militia. As the media reported this event, Monsignor Hector Fabio was working behind the scenes to help secure Mark's safe release. On being freed, Mark thanked the Monsignor for his support. This case is only one example of Monsignor Fabio's important peace building work.

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• Speakers at SCIAF Supporters' Event - Betty Gahima

  01 June 2006

  Betty Gahima, Benishyaka Association, Rwanda

  In 1994 the Rwandan genocide shocked the world. In 100 days, about 800,000 people were murdered as ethnic tensions exploded into violence. Betty Gahima is a teacher who decided to respond to the tragedy. She founded the Benishyaka Association in 1994 to help orphans, widows and families affected by the genocide. She is the National Co-ordinator.

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• Speakers at SCIAF Supporters' Event - Beatrice Lubega

  01 June 2006

  Beatrice Lubega - AIDS Widows Orphan Family Support (AWOFS) Uganda

  Scot Fr Stephen Collins (M.Afr) established AWOFS whilst working in Uganda. Beatrice worked with him for a number of years and became Director when he retired. She ensures the legacy of his work continues and develops.

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• Speakers at SCIAF Supporters' Event - Sister Jember

  01 June 2006

  Sister Jember, Integrated Holistic Approach Urban Development Project (IHA-UDP) Ethiopia

  Sister Jember established the Integrated Holistic Approach Urban Development Project (IHA-UDP) in 1989 after a long and varied career in healthcare which included working with the Red Cross and Save the Children. A relative of Haille Selassie, she was a political prisoner from 1976 to 1981 but continued her work by training health assistants in prison, delivering children and responding to emergencies.

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• Speakers at SCIAF Supporters' Event - Ray Kancherla

  01 June 2006

  Ray Kancherla - Caritas India, India

  In December 2004, the Asian Tsunami dominated the headlines. As Senior Manager in Public Relations and Communication Services at Caritas India, Ray was responsible for visiting the affected areas, assessing needs and ensuring information was made available to the media and to the Caritas network of which SCIAF is a member.

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• Speakers at SCIAF Supporters' Event - Ms Mirunalini

  01 June 2006

  Ms Mirunalini - Centre for Development and Women's Studies (CDaWS) India

  Ms Mirunalini started CDaWS in 1989. A qualified lawyer she had always been interested in women's rights and wanted to establish an organisation that would use the law to assist women in distress.

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• Bishops condemn the violence of poverty as SCIAF reaches 40

  01 June 2006

  Scotland's Catholic Bishops have condemned the violence of poverty in a pastoral letter, marking SCIAF's 40th anniversary. SCIAF is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. The Bishops used the opportunity of its anniversary to explore the link between peace and justice and to suggest practical steps to make poverty history and create a stable and secure world.

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• Scottish Parliament motion on SCIAF's 40th anniversary

  01 June 2006

  Scottish Parliament motion on SCIAF's 40th anniversary:

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• Caritas Commits $1.2million to Indonesia

  30 May 2006

  Caritas commits $1.2million to Indonesian earthquake.

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• Parish Ambassadors' Walk

  19 May 2006

  SCIAF's new parish Ambassadors complete sponsored walk to raise funds for Africa trip.

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• £32,000 to Crisis in Kenya

  21 April 2006

  SCIAF send £32,000 to Kenya as it faces drought.

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• £50,000 to Malawi

  16 March 2006

  SCIAF send £50,000 to drought-hit Malawi.

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• HIV/Aids Stations of the Cross

  14 March 2006

  HIV/Aids Stations of the Cross by SCIAF and the St Mungo Singers.

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• Lent at the Double

  06 March 2006

  SCIAF urges Scots to take a Lent pack for a friend.

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• Celebrating 40 Years of Working for Justice

  06 March 2006

  SCIAF Celebrates 40 Years of Changing Lives

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• Paul Chitnis' Welcome Speech and the Cardinal's Homily

  13 February 2006

  Read the welcome speech by Paul Chitnis, SCIAF Chief Executive, and the homily by Cardinal Keith O'Brien.

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  SCIAF Celebrates 40 Years of Changing Lives

  11 February 2006

  Leading Scottish aid agency, SCIAF, ended its 40th anniversary year in Edinburgh on Saturday, 11th February with a celebration of the lives it has changed.

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• Speakers at SCIAF 40th Anniversary Supporters Event

  11 February 2006

  There were six speakers at the SCIAF 40th Anniversary Supporters Day.

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