SCIAF
Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund
19 Park Circus
Glasgow
G3 6BE
Tel: 0141 354 5555
Email: sciaf@sciaf.org.uk
© SCIAF 2008
Registered Charity No: SC012302
Company No: SC197327
Registered Office: as above
Recent News
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Ceilidh organised by primary pupil is a roaring success
14 May 2012
Primary 5 pupil Hannah Martin sets the standard for fundraising
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Hunger Appeal 2012
11 May 2012
Help SCIAF support families to provide for themselves for life with our appeal
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Be part of the Robin Hood Tax Global Week of Action!
11 May 2012
The Robin Hood Tax Global Week of Action kicks off on 16th May. Are you ready?
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The Cardinal backs the Robin Hood Tax
03 May 2012
Cardinal O'Brien has called for Prime Minister David Cameron to back the Robin Hood Tax
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80:20 - Development in an unequal world
20 April 2012
SCIAF were delighted to take part in launching the fantastic new 80:20 book this week
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Familias Especiales
20 April 2012
Photo Friday looks at a special SCIAF project in Nicaragua this week
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WEE BOX, BIG Thanks!
19 April 2012
The WEE BOX campaign for 2012 is over, thanks for all your support
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St Matthew's Academy and the WEE BOX project
02 April 2012
Check out this wonderful alternative WEE BOX project
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SCIAF Photo Friday - APD visit SCIAF
30 March 2012
The Association of People with Disabilities visited SCIAF in March
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Robin Hood goes to war at Scottish Conservative Conference
26 March 2012
SCIAF campaigners take on the bankers for the Robin Hood Tax
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The Big Breakfast at St Bride's - 25th March
22 March 2012
Find out about St Bride's great fundraising efforts
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SCIAF Real Gifts - old and new favourites
17 March 2012
With Easter approaching what better time is there to check out our great range?
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International Women's Day - Women in India
08 March 2012
International Women's Day was on 8th March 2012. We celebrated with a collection of photos of inspiring women in India
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International Women's Day
06 March 2012
SCIAF Youth Megan Christie tells us why International Women's Day is so important
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Fauzia
02 March 2012
Find out more about the young lady featured on your WEE BOX for 2012
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Campaign for Non Ratification of EU-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
02 March 2012
Campaign on vital issue for Colombian trade
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SCIAF welcomes Scottish Government Climate Justice commitment
01 March 2012
SCIAF welcomes the creation of a new Climate Justice fund by the Scottish Government
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Jagadeesh
24 February 2012
Find out more about one of the young people featured on the 2012 WEE BOX
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Torrential rains cause serious issues in Colombia
20 February 2012
People in Chocó, Colombia are struggling against heavy rains
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Take a step in 2012 - Fairtrade Fortnight
16 February 2012
Find out how you can take a step for Fairtrade in 2012
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Scottish icons "Give it up" for SCIAF
23 January 2012
Scottish superstars line up to support SCIAF in our WEE BOX, BIG Change campaign 2012
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SCIAF January Appeal - make it a great start to 2012
20 January 2012
This January resolve to help people in developing nations with SCIAF
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SCIAF responds to avoidable deaths in the Horn and East of Africa
20 January 2012
SCIAF welcomes new report which outlines how inadequate preparation caused avoidable deaths during the drought
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Haiti - two years on
16 January 2012
Two years on from the earthquake in Haiti, SCIAF looks at how the country is looking forward
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Photo Diary of El Salvador
16 December 2011
SCIAF Project Officer Mark Camburn recently visited El Salvador - this Photo Friday we share his experiences in an exclusive photo diary
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Insufficient progress in Durban will cost lives
13 December 2011
The collective failure to agree sufficient action at the UN climate change summit will cost lives
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Durban COP17
09 December 2011
The UN climate summit has taken place in Durban over the past two weeks, Photo Friday tells the SCIAF story of the latest round of talks
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World AIDS Day - Comboni Samaritans of Gulu
01 December 2011
Today is World AIDS Day and we put the spotlight on an impoartant SCIAF project in Uganda
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Durban climate summit: global action for climate justice?
28 November 2011
SCIAF Policy Officer Jill Wood details our calls and asks for Durban
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SCIAF Christmas Appeal 2011
25 November 2011
The focus for our Christmas Appeal 2011 is St Monica's Gulu Girls' Relief in Uganda
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SCIAF Photo Friday - COCOMOPOCA
25 November 2011
SCIAF Photo Friday visits Colombia this week to look at COCOMOPOCA
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Caravan of Hope heads towards Durban
25 November 2011
Hundreds of people are joining a Caravan of Hope on the way to the UN Climate Conference in Durban
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SCIAF delighted by parliamentary recognition
24 November 2011
SCIAF are delighted to see a parliamentary motion raised in recognition of our the Horn and East of Africa appeal
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Real Gifts launches with Sleeping Beauty stars
24 November 2011
Real Gifts launches in Glasgow...oh no it doesn't....oh yes it does!
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SCIAF meets with UK Government as Durban talks begin
22 November 2011
SCIAF met with the Department of Energy and Climate Change ahead of next week's conference in Durban
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SCIAF Photo Friday - St Gregory's Fun Run
18 November 2011
This week SCIAF Photo Friday showcases a fantastic Glasgow parish for their efforts in fundraising for the Horn and East of Africa Emergency Appeal
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Patadó - Embera Eyabida facing problems with paramilitaries
14 November 2011
SCIAF reports that concern is mounting for indigenous Colombian communities being intimidated by paramilitary groups in Patadó
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Leper Colony at Rokwe, South Sudan
11 November 2011
This Photo Friday looks at some of the inspiring work done by the St Martin De Porres Brothers in South Sudan
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Annie Matutu
04 November 2011
This SCIAF Photo Friday meet Annie Matutu in Chainda Village, Chongwe District in Zambia
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Take action for climate justice - only days left
03 November 2011
Have you joined the journey to climate justice? Only days left to take action!
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Will Aid Month in November
01 November 2011
November sees the return of Will Aid. Help SCIAF by making a donation in exchange for a Will
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Real Gifts
30 October 2011
You no longer need to worry about what to get for those who matter to you, give them something with meaning. Give them a real gift
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Pakistan Floods 2011
28 October 2011
Flooding has returned to large areas of Southern Pakistan in recent months, our latest Photo Friday focuses on this worsening crisis. Donate to our emergency appeal here
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European Commission encourages firms to publish what they pay
28 October 2011
European Commission puts forward proposals for oil, mining and gas firms to publish what they pay
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Caritas calls for increased help in Pakistan
27 October 2011
Caritas have called for the international community to increase support to Pakistan following the latest floods in the country. You can support SCIAF's Emergency Appeal here
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What about us?
25 October 2011
SCIAF will take part in a debate at Strathclyde Student Union on 2nd November
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Photo Friday - Viva! El Salvador
20 October 2011
Viva! El Salvador was a fantastic and insightful evening. Check out our latest Photo Friday
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Balancing the books
19 October 2011
Read SCIAF's latest policy report focusing on climate adaptation funding
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UK must lead on Tax Justice
18 October 2011
SCIAF calls for the UK to take the initiative on Tax Justice
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SCIAF asks Alexander to back fairer corporate tax laws
17 October 2011
SCIAF calls upon UK Treasury Secretary to press for new corporate tax laws
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Scotland's response to SCIAF Emergency Appeal is saving lives
17 October 2011
Thank you to the people of Scotland for supporting SCIAF's the Horn and East of Africa Emergency Appeal in the last few months
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Drought in Ethiopia
14 October 2011
This Photo Friday focuses on the impact of the Horn and East of Africa drought crisis on Ethiopia
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Climate Change at Scottish Parliament
07 October 2011
SCIAF recently held an event in the Scottish Parliament to promote the findings of our forthcoming report on the impact of climate change on communities in developing countries
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Operation save lives in Somalia
06 October 2011
Percy Patrick provides an update to SCIAF's response to The Horn and East of Africa crisis response in Somalia
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12 years of struggle - COCOMOPOCA
03 October 2011
After a 12 year struggle, COCOMOPOCA has been granted legal rights to the ancestral land they have occupied for over 150 years.
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Kasisi Agricultural Training College
28 September 2011
Check out Kasisi Agricultural Training College in this week's SCIAF Photo Friday
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Walking hand in hand
26 September 2011
At the end of his journey through Ethiopia Val Morgan explains how SCIAF is helping people
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Dark days in Borena
24 September 2011
Val Morgan of SCIAF tells us of the utter despair felt by people in Borena
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The best of things
23 September 2011
SCIAF's media officer sees first hand the best of things and the worst of things in Ethiopia
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Songs for Africa
23 September 2011
The Spirit of Life Youth Choir held a wonderful concert in Glasgow recently to fundraise for our the Horn and East of Africa Emergency Appeal
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Entering the drought zone
22 September 2011
Val Morgan enters the drought zone with SCIAF in his latest blog from Ethiopia
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Emergency Appeal - Pakistan Floods 2011
21 September 2011
SCIAF needs your help to respond to the new floods in Pakistan
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Rural life in Ethiopia
21 September 2011
SCIAF's Media Officer continues his journey into drought stricken Ethiopia
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Hope for the future
19 September 2011
SCIAF’s Programme Officer Percy Patrick explains how the agency is addressing the holistic needs of sexual violence survivors in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
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Cows not cars
19 September 2011
On his first day in Ethiopia, SCIAF Media Officer Val Morgan updates us on how Ethiopia is coping with the recent drought crisis
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Siakasipa Village
15 September 2011
Revisit the villagers of Siakasipa in Zambia to look at how they are coping with climate change
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Moses Mulenga
09 September 2011
Meet Moses Mulenga - who features in our climate change campaign action
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Singing for SCIAF
08 September 2011
The Spirit of Life Youth Choir are singing to raise money for our the Horn and East of Africa Emergency Appeal on 15th September in Glasgow. Why not join them?
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Scottish Government confirms funding for African aid work
07 September 2011
The Scottish Government has awarded £2.2 million to Scottish aid agencies for their work on the ground in Africa. SCIAF will benefit from over £500,000
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Running for SCIAF
01 September 2011
We’d like to wish everyone doing the Great Scottish Run for SCIAF this Sunday the very best of luck.
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Vainess and Alicie in Siakasipa Village
19 August 2011
Photo Friday treat for you this week - meet two of our wonderful beneficiaries in Zambia
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Join up with Debt Week
19 August 2011
Debt Week (9th-16th October) will focus on a series of events and resources aimed at promoting debt justice with Jubilee Scotland
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Mind the Gap - Sustainable Development Education with Gapminder
18 August 2011
Gapminder is a visual treat for those looking to learn more about development
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Borena - life saving work in Teltele
14 August 2011
SCIAF is helping to fund life saving work in Teltele, Ethiopia.
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Liandama in Siakasipa Village
12 August 2011
Meet Liandama - his fruit trees have suffered from the unusual Zambian frost
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Borena - "Living like refugees" in Megado
11 August 2011
Assessment of the issues can help tailor the approach taken in individual communities
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Take in a view from two volcanoes
10 August 2011
SCIAF's friends at Pamoja Art are holding plenty of exciting events at the Edinburgh Festival
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Borena - dealing with a crisis in Ethiopia
09 August 2011
SCIAF is working to help people overcome the effects of drought in Ethiopia
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Drought recovery supported by SCIAF appeal
08 August 2011
SCIAF's Emergency Appeal is helping relieve the impact of drought across East Africa
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SCIAF funds drought relief in Kenya
05 August 2011
SCIAF has responded to calls for increased aid in Turkana, northern Kenya
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Bbilibisi Village
05 August 2011
SCIAF takes you to Bbilibisi Village, Zambia in this week's Photo Friday
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SCIAF Summer Raffle – Winners Announced
03 August 2011
A big thank you to everyone who entered our Summer Raffle and helped us to raise nearly £65,000 to help people living in poverty. We are pleased to announce the following winners.
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SCIAF Photo Friday - Siankondo Village
29 July 2011
Check out the first in our series of photos from Zambia and Malawi
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SCIAF drought response begins in Ethiopia
29 July 2011
How are your donations to SCIAF making a difference?
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Join the circus with SCIAF this summer
21 July 2011
SCIAF has 100 tickets up for grabs from the human circus of Circolombia!
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SCIAF welcomes Prime Minister's support for Tax Justice
20 July 2011
SCIAF is delighted that David Cameron has spoken out in support of tax justice, but there is still much work to do
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Cardinal O'Brien urges Scottish public to support SCIAF's Emergency Appeal
13 July 2011
Cardinal O'Brien has asked the Scottish public to give whatever they can
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Help SCIAF save lives in the Horn and East of Africa
06 July 2011
Thanks to you SCIAF is expanding its response to the crisis in the Horn and East of Africa
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SCIAF calls for prayers for a peaceful Sudan
01 July 2011
Following independence for South Sudan on 9th July peace hangs in the balance
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South Sudan’s Uncertain Future
24 June 2011
As South Sudan edges towards independence, intense fighting in border regions threatens long term peace and development.
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Win a Cruise to Rome!
12 May 2011
You can win fabulous prizes in SCIAF’s Summer Raffle and help support our life-changing work around the world.
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Pakistan Floods Update
09 May 2011
Your support helped thousands of people in Pakistan during the floods last year. Click here to find out how.
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WEE BOX, BIG THANK YOU!
26 April 2011
The Lenten season is now over so it's time to return your WEE BOX so we can make a BIG Change.
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Actor Calls for Action on Climate Change
11 April 2011
Taggart actor John Michie calls on Scotland’s political parties to implement Scotland’s world-leading climate change Act.
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New Real Gifts For All Occasions
01 April 2011
Give your friends and family meaningful presents this year and provide long term help to people in need.
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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
11 March 2011
SCIAF thanks supporters for donations to help our international partners respond to the massive earthquake in Japan
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Scottish Stars Support the WEE BOX BIG Change Campaign
09 March 2011
Global singing sensation Susan Boyle and other Scottish stars are supporting SCIAF's WEE BOX, BIG Change Lent campaign.
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Susan Boyle to Launch SCIAF's Lent Campaign
04 March 2011
Global superstar Susan Boyle to launch WEE BOX, BIG Change campaign.
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ELECTION CANDIDATES ON THE MENU AT CLIMATE CAFES
28 February 2011
Join SCIAF and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland for a grilling of local candidates on climate change ahead of May's Scottish elections.
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Pakistan Flood Survivors Still Need Support
01 February 2011
Six months on from the devastating floods that hit Pakistan, SCIAF is still providing much needed support to survivors who remain homeless and in need.
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Drawing Lines in the Sand
05 January 2011
Read SCIAF's latest report on corporate accountability focusing on Scotland's Cairn Energy and poor communities in India.
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