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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.
SCIAF wins international award for climate change work
9 February 2023
We have received international recognition for its work in relation to climate change campaigning on behalf of people in some of the poorest countries in the world.
SCIAF launches Emergency Appeal for Syria and Türkiye
7 February 2023
We have launched an emergency appeal to help those affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Syria and Türkiye.
SCIAF brings projects to life with new website
16 January 2023
A year in the making, the new website showcases SCIAF's work like never before, with updated and more in-depth country pages and more comprehensive coverage of its partners and projects around the world.
We remember Pope Benedict
31 December 2022
Alistair Dutton, SCIAF Chief Executive reacted to the death of former Pope Benedict XVI.