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What is gender inequality?
4 August 2025
Gender inequality is the unequal treatment of individuals based on their gender. We explore the causes, effects and ways we can tackle gender inequality.
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.
Women’s journey to ‘strong and shining’ in Zambia
25 November 2023
SCIAF, through its partner Caritas Kabwe, sets about trying to improve the lives of Kumena women.
Swema's story
24 August 2023
26-year-old Swema co-owns a carpentry shop in Balaka, Malawi. But life has not always been so good for her.
Emeldah's story
26 August 2022
Read more about Emeldah, a 50 year old mother and grandmother from Kabwe, Zambia.
Real Change in Rwanda
26 August 2021
Our project in Rwanda provided training for farmers in a number of areas, including gender equality and business skills.
'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.
A message from SCIAF Ambassadors Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh
15 May 2020
Ricky and Lorraine travelled to the DR Congo in January this year and they are very concerned about how people there will be affected by coronavirus.
A day in the life of Christina
8 April 2020
Learn about a day in the life of Christina, a 13 year old girl who lives in a small village in the DR Congo.
Lila's story
25 March 2020
After Lila's uncle died, her community accused her of witchcraft. She suffered many injuries and still feels lonely and excluded from other children.
Condi's story
17 March 2020
Condi is working towards gaining an education and achieving her dreams after falling pregnant due to rape.
Georgina's story
17 March 2020
Georgina was forced to flee her family home as her church congregation accused her of witchcraft.