Keep up to date on all things SCIAF and find out about work that we are doing right now across the world.
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.
We cannot allow the UK Government to cut climate budgets
10 July 2023
Over the past week, reports have emerged that the UK Government is considering ditching its commitment to spend £11.6bn on International Climate Finance (ICF) by 2026.
SCIAF's response to potential international climate finance cuts
5 July 2023
Over the past few days, reports have emerged that the UK Government is planning to ditch its commitment to spend £11.6bn over 5 years on international climate finance.
West Highland Way in a day clocks up £1,300 for SCIAF
5 July 2023
Stewarton teacher Steven Charters completed ‘the challenge of his life’ by cycling the West Highland Way in one go for his favourite charity SCIAF.
Saltcoats teacher gets on his bike for SCIAF
26 June 2023
Saltcoats teacher Steven Charters won’t be putting his feet up when the bell rings for summer….he will be getting on his bike to cycle the West Highland Way for his favourite charity SCIAF.
Volunteer brings Grace to SCIAF
31 May 2023
This is Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) and Grace Buckley is a shining example of how volunteering can be beneficial for both the organisation and the individual too.
An integrated approach to ecological and social challenges
25 May 2023
Laudato Si Week is an annual event celebrated by the Catholic Church and communities worldwide to reflect on and promote the teachings of Pope Francis's encyclical, Laudato Si. Let’s come together as Catholics in Scotland and rise to the challenges ahead.
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.
Suzgo’s on the run for SCIAF
25 May 2023
Falkirk teacher Suzgo Ndhlovu has been running all his life – and will now put his fitness to good use by running the Edinburgh marathon for SCIAF.
Dominic dives in for SCIAF
23 May 2023
This is the third year in a row that Dominic has raised money for his favourite charity during Lent and he set his sights high – to swim the length of Strathclyde Park Loch in his local swimming pool.
Lee's on the run for SCIAF
23 May 2023
Coatbridge man Lee Dornan had never run further than 5k until February but now he’s all set for the Edinburgh marathon – after a colleague signed him up!
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.