Keep up to date on all things SCIAF and find out about work that we are doing right now across the world.
Those bloomin' hurdles are too high!
27 July 2026
Removing obstacles for countries like Malawi and Zambia so they can use the money they have to get more children into school, access to healthcare and ensure families get support to have food on the table, is vital.
Please help the most vulnerable at their time of need
30 June 2026
A Malawian priest is appealing to generous Scots to help support millions across Africa suffering from a food emergency – hidden from the headlines across the world.
SCIAF launches Venezuela Earthquake Appeal
30 June 2026
Your support in times of crisis like this enables our local Caritas partners to respond immediately.
St Francis Xavier’s pupils smash target for WEE BOX campaign
30 June 2026
The pupils of St Francis Xavier’s Primary in Falkirk have completely smashed their fundraising target for SCIAF – raising an astounding £4,853 for the humanitarian charity during Lent.
Prayers for Venezuela
26 June 2026
In the aftermath of the recent earthquakes which have devastated parts of Venezuela near Caracas, our prayers are with our sisters and brothers who have been affected by this crisis.
School’s footie team give boost to SCIAF on and off the pitch
18 June 2026
As the whole country (well, whole world!) goes football crazy, pupils from St Peter the Apostle High School in Clydebank are not just backing Scotland – but also SCIAF.
Triumph in the Caritas Cup
18 June 2026
The Caritas Cup had a boys’ and girls’ competition and was held at Holy Rood High School in Edinburgh.
Water in Gaza
12 June 2026
Gaza lies along the Mediterranean coast, yet safe water has become painfully scarce. What once sustained daily life has, in many places, become unreliable or unsafe.
40 years of generosity at St Timothy’s
10 June 2026
SCIAF staff member, Elaine, has returned to her old primary school for a fundraising celebration – just like she did as a pupil 40 years ago.
Kind Advay offers his neighbours his toys and a ‘Second Hug’
1 June 2026
A 6-year-old boy from Newton Mearns has left his neighbours ‘melting’ after an extraordinary show of kindness and generosity.
SCIAF supporting partners affected by Ebola outbreak
26 May 2026
The Caritas family has committed initial emergency funding and is working closely with national and local partners and health authorities to help contain the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable communities.
What is climate justice
20 May 2026
Climate justice explains why those least responsible for climate change are often most affected, and why fair solutions matter.