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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.
Thank you from SCIAF
18 January 2021
What an incredibly challenging and difficult year 2020 was for all of us. We just wanted to say thank you.
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.
Shidalah's story
8 January 2021
Shidalah is six years old. He lives in South Sudan, one of the poorest countries in the world. A country torn apart by violence, conflict and hunger.
Vaida's story
7 January 2021
South Sudan has little infrastructure to provide even emergency medical treatment for children with disabilities, let alone the long-term care required for a child like Vaida to live a healthy, happy life.
The Scottish and UK governments must step up their efforts
10 December 2020
SCIAF Marks the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement by Calling for a Just and Green Post-COVID-19 Recovery.
Finding light in the darkness
7 December 2020
To many across the globe, this year has been overshadowed by sadness and bad news. Here’s a round-up of some heart-warming actions taken by our wonderful supporters and partners over the last 12 months.
Time for an ethical Christmas
3 December 2020
If we work together to reduce our carbon footprint and shop in an ethical manner, our planet could begin to heal, workers could be treated fairly, and local businesses stand a chance at survival. Always remember: small acts of kindness add up.
The UK government must re-think its aid cuts
25 November 2020
The UK government has today announced a U-turn on a Conservative manifesto pledge to protect UK Aid spending, reneging on its legal obligation to spend 0.7% of UK gross national income (GNI) on poorer countries.
Statement on potential reduction of UK aid budget
18 November 2020
SCIAF is alarmed by news circulating that the UK’s aid budget may be temporarily reduced from 0.7% to 0.5% of gross national income (GNI).
World Day of the Poor
12 November 2020
For World Day of the Poor Ian Dunn reflects on a recent meeting with two inspirational teenagers.