SCIAF
SCIAF is Scotland’s leading aid and development agency. We work in 16 of the world’s poorest countries helping people affected by hunger, conflict and disease.
We also provide responses to humanitarian emergencies such as the recent drought in the Horn and East of Africa or the floods in Pakistan. We provide initial support and assistance during the recovery period. Our focus is on development for the future.
Practical support is not all we do. SCIAF has a passion for challenging the root causes of poverty through education and campaigning.
If you would like any further information on leaving a gift in your will to SCIAF please get in touch with Ann Ward on 0141 354 5527 or email award@sciaf.org.uk
Scottish Registered charity No SC012302
SCIAF (The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund), 19 Park Circus, Glasgow G3 6BE
Thomas Omondi/SCIAF
The Association of People with Disabilities (APD) in Bangalore, India, is a longstanding partner of SCIAF. They provide education and training opportunities to disabled people in India, where many are already marginalised by poverty.
APD helps develop independence and confidence in their students. One such student is 18 year old Jagadeesh, who is taking a fitter (metal work) course.
Jagadeesh was born deaf. He has a younger brother, who is also deaf. Life has been very difficult for their parents.
Jagadeesh struggles to communicate as people do not often understand sign language. He would very much like to develop his written English. In 2009, Jagadeesh joined APD after hearing of their work from a teacher at his old school.
Studying at APD has helped Jagadeesh improve his communication skills. His studies in the fitter course have helped him look forward to leading an independent life in the future. He hopes to earn money and contribute to his family.
Jagadeesh says “if there was no APD I would only be helped by my parents and they have little money. If I don’t study hard, life will be difficult.”
Jagadeesh likes to play cricket and chess. He chats with friends about the future. This is possible because of the help he receives from SCIAF and APD, it really makes a difference to him and his family.
£10,000 could train 20 nurses and 10 doctors in counselling and care for survivors of sexual and gender based violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
£85 could provide tools, seeds and training for a family in Haiti, helping them to grow food to eat and have extra to sell, providing an income to send the children to school.
£5,500 will buy irrigation wells for 10 communities in India.
