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SCIAF

SCIAF

The world is changing, faster than ever.

The gap between rich and poor is growing larger and larger.

Our poorest sisters and brothers are being left behind.

Natural and man-made disasters are becoming more frequent. 

Inspired by the Gospel, and guided by Catholic Social Teaching, SCIAF reaches out with love to our global neighbors in need, regardless of gender, class, race or religion.

We believe in giving people in need a hand up, not a hand out.

We help people provide for themselves and their family, creating hope for the future. 

We stand side by side with communities to build peace and promote justice.

We help people get an education and learn new skills.  

When disasters strike, we respond immediately as part the Caritas family with food, water, shelter and medical care, helping to rebuild lives and communities in the long term.

SCIAF works with the Scottish public, parishes and schools to build a better future for all, and put pressure governments and big business to create a fairer, more peaceful world. 

We’re proud to be part of Caritas Internationalis, the Catholic Church’s international network of development charities from around the world, working tirelessly in more than 200 countries.

We can end poverty, if we all come together. 

Let’s help the poorest survive and thrive.

If you would like any further information on leaving a gift in your will to SCIAF please get in touch with us, on 0141 354 5555, email [email protected] or visit our website: https://www.sciaf.org.uk/get-involved/leave-a-legacy

Scottish Registered charity No SC012302

SCIAF

Will Aid partner charities

ActionAid
Age UK
British Red Cross
Christian Aid
NSPCC
Save the Children
SCIAF
Sightsavers
Trócaire

David Munyindeyi – Zambia

David Munyindeyi and his family live in Mongu, a remote area of western Zambia where they grow their own food to survive.

Poor soil, increasingly erratic weather and no money meant that the family would often go for days without eating.

Then he heard about the work of SCIAF-funded Caritas Zambia. They are working to help poor farmers improve their land using simple organic farming techniques like composting, minimum tillage and different ways of planting. David received seeds, tools and most importantly, knowledge.

Since then, David has improved the quality of his soil so he gets bigger harvests.

Now he grows maize, cassava, sweet potatoes, ground nuts and vegetables. The family has enough food to eat and David even has extra to sell.

Through the project he also received a bike, which he shares with other families, so that his surplus crops can be taken to market.

With the money he’s earned he has been able to buy solar panels which power an electric light in his home.

David Munyindeyi – Zambia

Here are some of the ways your gift can help SCIAF with its vital work

A legacy gift of £637 could provide a water lifeline to a community

A legacy gift of £1,088 could provide a water lifeline to a community. For those who live in countries where they grow their own food, water is an absolute necessity. 

£320 can supply emergency shelter for 10 families.

£320 can supply emergency shelter for 10 families. Disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes, as well as war often leave families homeless. A temporary shelter protects people from the elements until a permanent home can be found.

Your legacy gift of £120 can give goats to four families

Your legacy gift of £120 can give goats to four families. A goat will give them up to 12 pints of fresh milk a week and they can sell any extra milk to buy other food.

If you want to find out more about SCIAF and the great work they do please visit: https://www.sciaf.org.uk

Will Aid partners charities

ActionAid
Age UK
British Red Cross
Christian Aid
NSPCC
Save the Children
SCIAF
Sightsavers
Trócaire

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