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Syria - the forgotten war
6 February 2024
While the world’s eyes have understandably been on Gaza and Israel in the last few months, the people of Syria continue to suffer from the effects of conflict, 13 years into their brutal civil war.
More about our new Chief Executive – Lorraine Currie
2 February 2024
Lorraine’s always put people at the centre of her life and knew from the age of seven she wanted to help people.
Monthly Prayer: February 2024
Join us in reflection as we enter Lent.
SCIAF calls for more protection for the environment and human rights
12 January 2024
SCIAF is calling on the UK Government to follow the example of the EU and introduce a new law protecting human rights, the environment and the climate.
Monthly Prayer: January 2024
There’s hoping, and there’s hope. Father David Stewart leads our first reflection of 2024.
SCIAF reaches out to Afghan Earthquake survivors
11 December 2023
Thanks to the Scottish Government, SCIAF will begin working in Afghanistan – one of the hardest places to operate in the world – serving those most affected by the recent earthquake that rocked the country.
SCIAF welcomes funding to support climate change work in Zambia
5 December 2023
SCIAF has welcomed £1m funding from the Scottish Government, which will be shared amongst four charities, including SCIAF, to support projects affected by climate change in Africa and Asia.
The future of humanitarian relief
5 December 2023
SCIAF – as part of Caritas Internationalis – launched a new annual publication, ‘Unfulfilled Promises’. The report outlines how the largest and most powerful humanitarian funders are still not doing enough to support locally-led humanitarian action.
Monthly Prayer: December
Join us this December and pray for our sisters and brothers in Malawi.
Scotland's Circular Economy Bill: A Global Perspective
27 November 2023
SCIAF's Partner Advocacy Officer, Line Kikkenborg Christensen, writes about Scotland's Circular Economy Bill, SCIAF's input to this bill and why we need a global perspective.
Women’s journey to ‘strong and shining’ in Zambia
25 November 2023
SCIAF, through its partner Caritas Kabwe, sets about trying to improve the lives of Kumena women.
SCIAF Responds to UK International Development White Paper
20 November 2023
SCIAF cautiously welcomes the UK Government's White Paper on International Development as a positive shift, acknowledging its renewed focus on global challenges.