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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.
SCIAF Chief heads for Rome
16 May 2023
SCIAF Chief Executive Alistair Dutton is bound for Rome, to head up the world’s second largest humanitarian organisation, Caritas Internationalis.
Climate Impacts and Non-Economic Loss and Damage
28 April 2023
SCIAF Head of Advocacy Ben Wilson explores the concept of Non-Economic Loss and Damage, sharing examples in countries SCIAF supports and how SCIAF is working with partners in the Global South to pressure decision makers to take urgent action.
SCIAF welcomes new Bishop President to its Board of Trustees
27 April 2023
SCIAF has a new Bishop President for the first time in nine years – with Bishop Brian McGee being welcomed to the role, heading up the Board of Trustees.
SCIAF calls on new First Minister to act First for Justice
26 April 2023
SCIAF is urging Scots to sign a letter to First Minister Humza Yousaf to build on the strong record of the Scottish Government in championing key global issues.
SCIAF welcomes much-needed Malawi relief funding
24 April 2023
SCIAF has welcomed £200,000 of funding from the Scottish Government, for emergency relief in Malawi following the devastating Cyclone Freddy.
WEE BOXES wanted
6 April 2023
SCIAF supporters up and down the country are being urged to return their WEE BOXES, as this year’s Lenten appeal draws to a close.