Keep up to date on all things SCIAF and find out about work that we are doing right now across the world.
Dignity in Rwanda
7 April 2024
Deacon Blue's Lorraine McIntosh was interviewed in The Herald talking about her trip to Rwanda and the DRC with SCIAF.
Let’s all UNITE to end violence towards women
4 December 2023
16 days of activism is an annual, international campaign to stand up and end violence against women and girls (VAW). This year’s theme is UNITE!
We pray for people affected by devastating floods in DR Congo
19 December 2022
We are saddened to hear that the death toll in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to rise following recent flooding.
Eliminating violence against women in DRC
25 November 2022
Today, November 25th, the United Nations marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Humanitarian emergencies: how we respond with love
2 September 2022
In this long-read, we take a look at why SCIAF is able to respond so quickly to emergencies around the world, the difference your donations make, and how we support people to rebuild their lives in the longer term.
Reflection in DR Congo
2 September 2022
During Lent 2020, we shared stories of some of those Thérèse was working with in DR Congo, and showed how your support can make a real difference in their lives. Here, she reflects on the work she does and how her faith gives her strength.
Standing with survivors in DRC
27 July 2022
In just one year, our UK Aid Match project in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has supported over 2,300 survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
A week with the women of the DR Congo
5 October 2020
Lorraine McIntosh of Deacon Blue travelled with SCIAF to see projects working with women affected by sexual violence.
Reflections on DR Congo
17 May 2020
SCIAF Ambassador Ricky Ross shares his thoughts and reflections with Douglas Alexander, former Secretary of State for International Development.
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.
Meet Archbishop François Xavier Maroy of Bukavu
3 April 2020
His Archdiocese works closely with SCIAF to provide medical care and practical support for victims of sexual violence.