Keep up to date on all things SCIAF and find out about work that we are doing right now across the world.
School celebrates 30 years of charity
6 November 2023
SCIAF has some dedicated supporters – but the pupils and staff at St Patrick’s Primary in Auchinleck are amongst the very best!
SCIAF welcomes new Chief Executive Lorraine Currie
31 October 2023
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Lorraine Currie as our new Chief Executive.
Fed up with turkey for Christmas – why not buy some chickens instead?
27 October 2023
Real Gifts are back and better than ever, with 37 gifts to choose from.
SCIAF Cries for Peace in the Holy Land
18 October 2023
Ongoing and escalating conflict in the Holy Land, particularly the Occupied Palestinian Territories, is causing unimaginable fear and suffering. We stand in solidarity with all victims of violence and are united in mourning for the tragic loss of life.
What does Pope Francis’ Laudate Deum mean for COP28?
16 October 2023
A short analysis from Bryan Galligan SJ, a Jesuit in formation, studying theology at Boston College
Faith leaders unite to support an inclusive loss and damage fund
10 October 2023
Faith leaders unite to support an inclusive loss and damage fund ahead of COP28, championing the cause of the poor.
Children with disabilities in South Sudan get first taste of education
9 October 2023
During Lent in 2021 you raised an amazing total of £2.8 million, including £1.4m of match funding from the UK Government. We were able to create a three-year programme to get more children living with disabilities learning and interacting with others.
Surgeon swims the Mersey for SCIAF
28 September 2023
Hundreds of loyal supporters do all sorts to raise money for SCIAF each year – but a surgeon swimming the Mersey is definitely one of the more unusual.
A much-needed lifeline for drought-stricken Ethiopia
26 September 2023
In Ethiopia, millions of people are experiencing an extreme hunger crisis. SCIAF received £125,000 from the Scottish Government’s Humanitarian Emergency Fund to provide food supplies and access to safe water.
Helping to rebuild lives in Malawi after Storm Freddy
20 September 2023
Lives are slowly being rebuilt in Malawi after the country was ripped apart by one of the strongest and longest-lasting tropical cyclones – Freddy – in March.
Emergencies in Morocco and Libya
13 September 2023
We are all shocked by the devastating situations currently unfolding in Morocco and Libya. We have been able to respond immediately, sending funds to provide urgent aid to those in greatest need.
Pakistan flood response – one year on
12 September 2023
A year has passed since Pakistan was plunged into a humanitarian crisis following catastrophic flooding. Thanks to your generous donations, and the support of the Scottish Government, we were able to raise £150,000 for those most in need.