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West Highland Way in a day clocks up £1,300 for SCIAF
5 July 2023
Stewarton teacher Steven Charters completed ‘the challenge of his life’ by cycling the West Highland Way in one go for his favourite charity SCIAF.

Saltcoats teacher gets on his bike for SCIAF
26 June 2023
Saltcoats teacher Steven Charters won’t be putting his feet up when the bell rings for summer….he will be getting on his bike to cycle the West Highland Way for his favourite charity SCIAF.

Volunteer brings Grace to SCIAF
31 May 2023
This is Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) and Grace Buckley is a shining example of how volunteering can be beneficial for both the organisation and the individual too.

An integrated approach to ecological and social challenges
25 May 2023
Laudato Si Week is an annual event celebrated by the Catholic Church and communities worldwide to reflect on and promote the teachings of Pope Francis's encyclical, Laudato Si. Let’s come together as Catholics in Scotland and rise to the challenges ahead.

Suzgo’s on the run for SCIAF
25 May 2023
Falkirk teacher Suzgo Ndhlovu has been running all his life – and will now put his fitness to good use by running the Edinburgh marathon for SCIAF.

Dominic dives in for SCIAF
23 May 2023
This is the third year in a row that Dominic has raised money for his favourite charity during Lent and he set his sights high – to swim the length of Strathclyde Park Loch in his local swimming pool.

Helping Syria and Türkiye 'build back better'
18 May 2023
By putting your faith into action and donating money to our emergency appeal, you helped our partners provide clean water, sanitation, medical supplies, cash grants and daily food packages to those directly affected by the earthquake.

Climate Impacts and Non-Economic Loss and Damage
28 April 2023
SCIAF Head of Advocacy Ben Wilson explores the concept of Non-Economic Loss and Damage, sharing examples in countries SCIAF supports and how SCIAF is working with partners in the Global South to pressure decision makers to take urgent action.

SCIAF welcomes new Bishop President to its Board of Trustees
27 April 2023
SCIAF has a new Bishop President for the first time in nine years – with Bishop Brian McGee being welcomed to the role, heading up the Board of Trustees.

SCIAF welcomes much-needed Malawi relief funding
24 April 2023
SCIAF has welcomed £200,000 of funding from the Scottish Government, for emergency relief in Malawi following the devastating Cyclone Freddy.

Cyclone Freddy brings devastation to Malawi
17 March 2023
Malawi has begun 14 days of national mourning, after Cyclone Freddy ripped through its heart at the weekend, killing at least 225 people and injuring many more.

SCIAF marks the 12th anniversary of war in Syria
15 March 2023
Today marks the 12th anniversary of the beginning of popular protests against President Assad’s regime in Syria that quickly led to armed conflict between Government and anti-Government forces.