Keep up to date on all things SCIAF and find out about work that we are doing right now across the world.
SCIAF welcomes new First Minister
28 March 2023
SCIAF welcome Humza Yousaf to the role of Scotland’s new First Minister.
Thank you for reaching out in love this Lent
22 March 2023
Have a look at some of the wonderful WEE BOX stories that we have collected throughout this Lenten period so far.
Motherwell’s Jake backs SCIAF’s WEE BOX campaign
21 March 2023
Motherwell FC left-back Jake Carroll has urged people to help give hunger the kick by supporting our WEE BOX appeal.
SCIAF responds to new 2023 UN Climate Change Report
20 March 2023
SCIAF has reacted to UN’s latest report on the devastating effect climate change is having on our planet.
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.
Saltcoats volunteer honoured by Pope Francis
8 March 2023
A retired teacher from Saltcoats has been honoured for his charity work for some of the poorest people in the world – by none other than the Pope!
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.
SCIAF welcomes Scottish Government funding for Ukraine
24 February 2023
SCIAF today welcomed the further £1 million Scottish Government funding which will be used to help support people in Ukraine.
Deacon Blue’s Ricky and Lorraine urge Scots to back the WEE BOX
22 February 2023
Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh took to the streets of Glasgow to launch SCIAF's fundraiser for some of the world’s poorest people, who continue to be hammered by hunger and climate change.
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.
Cicilia's Story
16 February 2023
For Cicilia, and many children with disabilities in South Sudan, getting to school is often impossible. Through our partners we're working to get children back in the classroom and make sure everyone has a fair chance to access education.