Keep up to date on all things SCIAF and find out about work that we are doing right now across the world.
Charity champion Cath’s efforts recognised by the Pope
19 December 2025
Cath McGrath, a former teacher from Kilsyth and SCIAF volunteer has been recognised by Pope Leo for her dedication to SCIAF and the Catholic Church.
St Peter’s pupils learn to care for children around the world
19 December 2025
Pupils from St Peter’s Primary in Dumbarton have been learning to care for people around the world, thanks to the Talented Fundraisers programme.
Rab's reflection on the mystery of God
Rab Burnett, a SCIAF supporter from Edinburgh, reflects on the mystery of God and nature during his Lenten SCIAF walk.
New SCIAF strips bring luck to Holy Cross under 13s
11 December 2025
The Holy Cross High School under-13s team had a great debut game in their new SCIAF-sponsored shirts – and managed to raise £273 for the humanitarian charity too.
SCIAF's Ash donates Zambian peanut-butter
9 December 2025
Aisling Gallacher, SCIAF’s Zambia Programme Officer, visited Zambia to host a workshop for our partners and to monitor the progress of SCIAF-supported projects at the beginning of November. She was gifted peanut butter produced by project participants.
What happened at COP30?
9 December 2025
Alphaeus Ngonga, a member of SCIAF’s Advocacy team, monitored COP30 negotiations and side events remotely from Glasgow via a “digital access pass” and compiled a summary of the key outcomes.
Reasons to fundraise for charity
26 November 2025
Whether you're part of a parish, a school or a local community, here are some reasons to consider raising money for a cause that matters.
SCIAF Nativity Set
20 November 2025
To mark SCIAF’s 60th anniversary, we were honoured to present a beautifully handcrafted Nativity Set to the Scottish Parliament in November.
Caritas Jerusalem continue lifesaving assistance after ceasefire
23 October 2025
Our colleagues at Caritas Internationalis sent through a statement following the end of the brutal war in Gaza.
Local artist brings SCIAF ‘journey’ to life
14 October 2025
SCIAF’s Rutherglen roots and 60 years of world-wide humanitarian work has been immortalised by one of its local supporters – artist Mark Armstrong.
SCIAF-backed aid starts to flow into Gaza
14 October 2025
SCIAF were amongst the first to start distributing much needed aid, after the official announcement of the end of the war in Gaza.
Peace at Last… Now the Aid Must Flow
10 October 2025
After two years of brutal bloodshed and suffering, people across the Holy Land are today jubilant at the prospect of peace.