2006 News June - Dec

Press releases issued by SCIAF from June 2006.

The media help SCIAF keep supporters and the general public informed of events.

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  Scots Urged to Dig Deep

  29 November 2006

  River City's Libby McArthur urges Scots to dip deep in support of SCIAF's Real Gifts appeal as she plants vegetables to mark the growing success of the scheme.

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• Bond Scheme Welcomed

  07 November 2006

  SCIAF welcomed the launch of the International Finance Facility for Immunisation as a small but significant step, and urged politicians to keep their promises on aid.

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  23.5 Million Stand Up Against Poverty

  18 October 2006

  SCIAF supporters made a stand against poverty and helped set a new World Record. 23.5 million people across the globe participated in 'Stand Up Against Poverty' events.

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• Scotland Stands Up Against Poverty

  15 October 2006

  Scotland joins World Record attempt with aim of keeping poverty on the agenda at 2007's G8.

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  Aid and Local Justice Needed in Uganda

  13 October 2006

  After Chief Executive's visit to Uganda, SCIAF calls for increased aid and local justice for the troubled country.

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  SCIAF Board Member Visits Uganda

  21 September 2006

  Board member, Bishop Ian Murray visits Uganda this month with SCIAF Chief Executive Paul Chitnis. They will meet local organisations with which SCIAF is working.

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  Battle Against Poverty Continues

  18 September 2006

  SCIAF joined other agencies to launch the Scottish coalition of the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) and to urge Angela Merkel to keep poverty on the agenda at the G8 in 2007.

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  Couples say I D'Ewe to Real Gifts

  18 August 2006

  SCIAF's Real Wedding lists are ideal for couples who have everything.

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• Dismay as Trade Talks Collapse

  24 July 2006

  SCIAF expressed dismay as trade talks collapsed.

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• Russia with Love

  30 June 2006

  Scots campaigners send message to G8 leaders in Russia with love.

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• Close the Gaps

  29 June 2006

  A year on from Gleneagles, SCIAF report urges politicians to close the gaps.

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• Hilary Benn Meets SCIAF

  08 June 2006

  Hilary Benn asked SCIAF to host a meeting with Scottish Catholics as he stressed the importance of faith in development.

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