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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.
Meet Thérèse Mema Mapenzi
3 April 2020
Thérèse Mema Mapenzi helps women who have suffered sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be heard.
Meet Justine Yakatina
2 April 2020
Justine speaks to us about her job, why she loves it and how thanks to the generosity of people in Scotland, she is helping some of the world’s poorest communities.
Julie's story
25 March 2020
After Julie was attacked, her husband left her. She now lives off the charity of others but hopes to start a micro-business in the future.
Lila's story
25 March 2020
After Lila's uncle died, her community accused her of witchcraft. She suffered many injuries and still feels lonely and excluded from other children.
Coronavirus update
23 March 2020
Here at SCIAF, we're continuing to support some of the most vulnerable of all - our neighbours around the world who are already living on a knife edge and are looking to us for help.
Condi's story
17 March 2020
Condi is working towards gaining an education and achieving her dreams after falling pregnant due to rape.
Georgina's story
17 March 2020
Georgina was forced to flee her family home as her church congregation accused her of witchcraft.