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Thank you to our Kiltwalk champions
13 May 2021
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Kiltwalk for SCIAF - you all did an amazing job!
We're so proud of you!
12 May 2021
SCIAF and the Catholic Church across Scotland have been so proud of how schools and individuals have responded to the WEE BOX appeal throughout lockdown. You have truly stood in solidarity with our brothers and sisters living in poverty.
'Hope for Youth' opens doors for Chiletso
10 May 2021
Through our local partner CADECOM Malawi and with support from the EU, 2,205 young women and men have completed training in a range of technical skills, giving them life-changing access to apprenticeships and employment.
Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia
10 May 2021
Northern Ethiopia is experiencing a devastating humanitarian crisis as a result of heavy fighting in the country’s Tigray region.
Over 200 NGOs condemn the UK government cuts to the aid budget
26 April 2021
SCIAF together with over 200 NGOs has condemned the UK government's long awaited breakdown of aid cuts and have urged the government to reverse its decision.
Ten years of suffering for the Syrian people
15 March 2021
Ten years on, the Syrian civil war is showing no signs of abating and is causing unimaginable suffering. After a decade of war and displacement, Syrian families are now also having to deal with the coronavirus.
A message from Bishop Toal on 4th Sunday of Lent
14 March 2021
I write on behalf of the Bishops of Scotland on this the fourth Sunday of Lent to thank you for your generous and prayerful support for SCIAF – the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund - over the past year.
Marking the 10th anniversary of the Syrian conflict
12 March 2021
We are calling on Scots to remember Syrians whose lives have been torn apart by the brutal war as we mark the tenth anniversary of the conflict today.
Wonderful WEE BOX stories
23 February 2021
This Lent, we’ve been overwhelmed by the wonderful #WEEBOX stories shared by our supporters. You have found unique ways to virtually fundraise for us and distribute our WEE BOXES – thank you so much!
You raised over £2.6M for our WEE BOX Appeal
20 January 2021
We are delighted to announce that our Lent 2020 WEE BOX, BIG CHANGE appeal has raised over £2.6m, including £1.2m of match funding from the UK government.
Rest in peace Archbishop Tartaglia
13 January 2021
We were shocked and deeply saddened by the unexpected death of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia.
Malia's story
8 January 2021
Malia plays with her friends at their family home. Like any six-year-old, she’s inquisitive, energetic and full of fun. Until recently, however, Malia was unable to walk.