Keep up to date on all things SCIAF and find out about work that we are doing right now across the world.
The path the new life is not always an easy one
16 December 2024
SCIAF's Digital Engagement Officer, Eleanor Porter, reflects on her motherhood journey here in Scotland and the challenges pregnant women face around the world.
Christmas presents sorted for Ricky Ross fans!
12 December 2024
Legendary Scottish musician Ricky Ross will hit the big screen in January, highlighting his humanitarian work in Africa. Its name? Dignity of course.
A call for prayers for Sudan
5 December 2024
We must not forget about the people of Sudan. The war in Sudan is much unspoken of, but what is happening right now is completely catastrophic.
CJC fund changing lives for the better in Rwanda
5 December 2024
A new fund to help families in Rwanda deal with the impacts of climate change is beginning to bear fruit.
Deep concerns following the COP29 outcome
5 December 2024
This article written by Ben Wilson, SCIAF's Director of Public Engagement, first appeared in The Flourish newspaper
COP29 let down those who need it most
27 November 2024
Yet again, COP has failed our sisters and brothers living in the world's poorest places. The conference has been deemed a complete and utter shambles. The outcomes have left countries in the Global South feeling frightened for what is to come.
Santa Gary dishes up some SCIAF specials
21 November 2024
Scotland’s national chef Gary Maclean brought a taste of Africa to school kids in Glasgow, when he rustled up a delicious SCIAF stew for them.
Flooding and devastation in Valencia
4 November 2024
So many people in Valencia have lost their homes, businesses, possessions and for the very unlucky ones, family members, friends and loved ones.
Why we should care about the environment and climate debt solutions
28 October 2024
Chimwemwe Sakunda Ndhlovu from Caritas Malawi discusses the connection between climate justice and Catholicism.
Scottish Government emergency funding for Zambia
14 October 2024
SCIAF is delighted to announce it’s to receive £175,000 from the Scottish Government’s Humanitarian Emergencies Fund (HEF) to provide small cash grants for people facing food crisis in Zambia.
Thank you to St Bride's in Cambuslang and parishes across Scotland
10 October 2024
For nearly 60 years, Scotland’s Catholic community, through SCIAF, has reached out with love and compassion to our sisters and brothers around the world. This kindness has enabled millions of lives to be transformed.
Peace allows development for people & planet
26 September 2024
This article written by Ben Wilson, SCIAF's Director of Public Engagement, first appeared in Pax Christi Scotland's latest newsletter.