WEE BOXES wanted

SCIAF supporters are being urged to return their  WEE BOXES, as this year’s memorable Lent Appeal draws to a close.  

Each year generous Scots give up a favourite treat during Lent such as crisps, wine, chocolate or chips, and put the money they save into a WEE BOX for SCIAF. The money donated provides a hand-up to vulnerable communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, struggling to survive due to hunger, poverty and the effects of climate change.   

This year, the WEE BOX Appeal focussed on SCIAF’s peace-building work in Colombia. 

SCIAF's Chief Executive, Lorraine Currie, said:

“It’s been such a busy time for everyone involved in SCIAF and the Church, since Easter, given the death of our late Holy Father Francis. 

“He and his legacy live on in our hearts and in the work we do every day, serving the poorest of the poor and those most marginalised in our world. He was also very much a man of peace, and we would like to think our work in Colombia, with children at risk of being swept up in a world of drugs and violence, would have met with his approval. 

“The late Holy Father did indeed know of SCIAF’s work, as part of the wider Caritas network, and in healthier times he even blessed our humble WEE BOX in the Vatican.” 

Lorraine added:

“The thousands of WEE BOXES returned each year to SCIAF really do make a big difference to those we work with around the world. The generosity of the Scottish people, especially when things are so difficult for families here, is incredible. I want to thank everyone who has supported this year’s appeal, you’re making a life changing difference to families across the globe."