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SCIAF Calls for Urgent Action
SCIAF Chief Executive Lorraine Currie, writes for The National on the ongoing conflict in the Holy Land.
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.
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.
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.
Our work in Ukraine – flexibility is key
21 August 2023
A year and a half into the Ukraine conflict, we continue to work through our partners DePaul Ukraine and Caritas Ukraine to bring relief to those whose lives have been turned upside down by the war.
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.
Gaza Emergency Appeal two years on
25 May 2023
This week marks the second anniversary of our emergency appeal for Gaza when you, the people of Scotland answered our call to help provide vital relief and support, donating over £73,000 for those in urgent need.
Helping Syria and Türkiye 'build back better'
18 May 2023
By putting your faith into action and donating money to our emergency appeal, you helped our partners provide clean water, sanitation, medical supplies, cash grants and daily food packages to those directly affected by the earthquake.
SCIAF welcomes much-needed Malawi relief funding
24 April 2023
SCIAF has welcomed £200,000 of funding from the Scottish Government, for emergency relief in Malawi following the devastating Cyclone Freddy.
Cyclone Freddy brings devastation to Malawi
17 March 2023
Malawi has begun 14 days of national mourning, after Cyclone Freddy ripped through its heart at the weekend, killing at least 225 people and injuring many more.
SCIAF marks the 12th anniversary of war in Syria
15 March 2023
Today marks the 12th anniversary of the beginning of popular protests against President Assad’s regime in Syria that quickly led to armed conflict between Government and anti-Government forces.