Keep up to date on all things SCIAF and find out about work that we are doing right now across the world.
Meet Thérèse Mema Mapenzi
3 April 2020
Thérèse Mema Mapenzi helps women who have suffered sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be heard.
Meet Justine Yakatina
2 April 2020
Justine speaks to us about her job, why she loves it and how thanks to the generosity of people in Scotland, she is helping some of the world’s poorest communities.
Julie's story
25 March 2020
After Julie was attacked, her husband left her. She now lives off the charity of others but hopes to start a micro-business in the future.
Lila's story
25 March 2020
After Lila's uncle died, her community accused her of witchcraft. She suffered many injuries and still feels lonely and excluded from other children.
Condi's story
17 March 2020
Condi is working towards gaining an education and achieving her dreams after falling pregnant due to rape.
Georgina's story
17 March 2020
Georgina was forced to flee her family home as her church congregation accused her of witchcraft.
Meet Dr Michael Chanekire
17 March 2020
Dr Chanekire has been working in a hospital that specialises in treating communities affected by the widespread sexual violence in DR Congo for 12 years. He shares his experiences.
We welcomed our visitors from the DR Congo
16 March 2020
We took our wonderful visitors, Archbishop François Xavier Maroy of Bukavu and Thérèse Mema Mapenzi, on a tour of Glasgow.
Archbishop François Xavier Maroy & Thérèse Mema Mapenzi
13 March 2020
Archbishop Francois-Xavier and Thérèse are heroes. They are SCIAF’s partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most dangerous places on earth.
A celebration of women's achievements
6 March 2020
Louise Joyce, our Policy Officer who oversees projects in the DR Congo, has written a blog post to praise women who have been empowered by one of our projects.
Deacon Blue stars launch our WEE BOX Appeal
26 February 2020
After returning from the DR Congo, Deacon Blue stars Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross launched our 2020 WEE BOX BIG CHANGE Appeal.
Iris' story
21 January 2020
Iris was betrayed by a friend which resulted in her being drugged, raped, and left unconscious to die.