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Malia's story
8 January 2021
Malia plays with her friends at their family home. Like any six-year-old, she’s inquisitive, energetic and full of fun. Until recently, however, Malia was unable to walk.
Shidalah's story
8 January 2021
Shidalah is six years old. He lives in South Sudan, one of the poorest countries in the world. A country torn apart by violence, conflict and hunger.
Vaida's story
7 January 2021
South Sudan has little infrastructure to provide even emergency medical treatment for children with disabilities, let alone the long-term care required for a child like Vaida to live a healthy, happy life.
The Scottish and UK governments must step up their efforts
10 December 2020
SCIAF Marks the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement by Calling for a Just and Green Post-COVID-19 Recovery.
Finding light in the darkness
7 December 2020
To many across the globe, this year has been overshadowed by sadness and bad news. Here’s a round-up of some heart-warming actions taken by our wonderful supporters and partners over the last 12 months.
Time for an ethical Christmas
3 December 2020
If we work together to reduce our carbon footprint and shop in an ethical manner, our planet could begin to heal, workers could be treated fairly, and local businesses stand a chance at survival. Always remember: small acts of kindness add up.
The UK government must re-think its aid cuts
25 November 2020
The UK government has today announced a U-turn on a Conservative manifesto pledge to protect UK Aid spending, reneging on its legal obligation to spend 0.7% of UK gross national income (GNI) on poorer countries.
Statement on potential reduction of UK aid budget
18 November 2020
SCIAF is alarmed by news circulating that the UK’s aid budget may be temporarily reduced from 0.7% to 0.5% of gross national income (GNI).
World Day of the Poor
12 November 2020
For World Day of the Poor Ian Dunn reflects on a recent meeting with two inspirational teenagers.
Mallicha's story
23 October 2020
Mallicha lives with her nine children and husband in Borale, Ethiopia which frequently suffers from drought. Throughout her whole life, water has been a worry.
Rich cannot abandon world’s poorest
20 October 2020
World leaders must fulfil their promises to support poorer countries adapt to the impacts of climate change according to a new report from the Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS).
Stepping up humanitarian aid in Lebanon
9 October 2020
We are extremely pleased to announce we will be increasing our humanitarian aid work in disaster-stricken Lebanon.