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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.
SCIAF calls on Rishi Sunak to serve up change
17 August 2023
We're calling on the UK government to serve up change, as millions of people around the world continue to face the grim reality of famine.
Scots urged to help the starving of Ethiopia
10 July 2023
Scotland may have just enjoyed its warmest June on record but in Ethiopia, the gradual and persistent rise in temperatures is taking its toll – with the country facing its biggest drought since the 1980s.
SCIAF welcomes funding to support East Africa
6 March 2023
SCIAF will receive £125,000 from the Scottish Government’s Humanitarian Emergency Fund. The support is targeted at projects that will alleviate the most urgent concerns relating to the food crisis in the three African nations.
Supporting women in Ethiopia through devastating drought
21 February 2023
In Borena, Ethiopia, droughts continue to threaten families’ livelihoods, year after year. Without rain, cattle are dying, and families are unable to rely on their livestock to survive.
Ethiopia Emergency Appeal
7 July 2021
Learn more about the crisis in Ethiopia and how you can support our sisters and brothers in Tigray in their time of need.
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.
SCIAF to provide humanitarian relief for Ethiopian conflict
9 March 2021
Through the Scottish Government, SCIAF will receive £113,450 from the Humanitarian Emergency Fund (HEF) to provide urgent humanitarian relief to thousands of people caught in the conflict.
Mallicha's story
23 October 2020
Mallicha lives with her nine children and husband in Borale, Ethiopia which frequently suffers from drought. Throughout her whole life, water has been a worry.
Dambi's Story
21 September 2020
SCIAF has been able to help Dambi by introducing him to a specialist insurance scheme created for pastoralists - protecting him and his family from the affects of drought.
Eleam's story
15 August 2019
At 40 years old, Eleam Diida became a widow with six children to care for and no job to bring in an income. With your help and support from the UK government's Aid Match programme she's now opened the doors of her own shop.
Water brings new life in Ethiopia
12 March 2019
In Ethiopia, a decline in rainfall and rise in temperature over the last 25 years has led to major droughts, a lack of food and increased poverty.