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Indigenous communities find power in ancestral knowledge
8 March 2025
This International Women's Day, we highlight the work and ideas of Lucy, an indigenous leader in Chocó, Colombia.
Pope Francis continues to comfort the people of Gaza
4 March 2025
A Gazan Priest who visited Glasgow last year has spoken of his cherished nightly calls with the Holy Father.
Sikh Comic Sanjeev Kohli urges Scots to use their ‘Catholic’ WEE BOX
4 March 2025
Top Scots comedian Sanjeev Kohli is backing this year’s WEE BOX campaign for the world’s poorest people, saying it’s not just for Catholics!
Fancy a walk to the Vatican?
20 February 2025
This Lent, SCIAF is asking school pupils across the country to become ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ and sign up to the Big Lent Walk.
A family home rebuilt, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government
10 February 2025
Solomon and Colette's lived with their four children in their home in the mountains until one devastating landslide changed everything.
SCIAF monitors deteriorating situation in DRC
30 January 2025
SCIAF is monitoring with grave concern the deteriorating humanitarian situation which is unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo. SCIAF has worked in the DRC since 2001.
SCIAF blessed by Pope Francis
29 January 2025
SCIAF has been congratulated on 60 years of service to the world’s poor by none other than the Pope himself.
What is a humanitarian crisis?
24 January 2025
A humanitarian crisis is defined by widespread human suffering, often because of natural disasters, armed conflicts or other emergencies.
SCIAF launches appeal to help people of Gaza
21 January 2025
We have today launched an emergency appeal to quickly deliver aid into the starving people of Gaza and the West Bank.
What is hunger?
21 January 2025
Hunger is more than just the feeling of being hungry. For millions of people worldwide it is a chronic and life-threatening condition.
Iconic Scottish song ‘Dignity’ hits the big screen
17 January 2025
Legendary Scottish musician Ricky Ross wowed crowds as he spoke passionately about his humanitarian work in Africa.
Declaration of the Catholic Ordinaries on the Ceasefire in Gaza
16 January 2025
A declaration from the Catholic Ordinaries on the Ceasefire in Gaza.