Tele readers urged to support charity's campaign to help people with disabilities
The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund works in countries where people are living with hunger, dirty water and extreme weather.
And for people living with disabilities, these issues make life even harder.
(Image: Contributed)
Chief executive Lorraine Currie said: 'We believe everyone deserves a good life – a life of peace and fullness.
"Yet, in many of the places we operate, poverty makes that almost impossible.
"With your support, SCIAF offers long-term solutions and tangible hope for people that need it the most.'
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The charity supports children like Malia from South Sudan.
When she was first born, her head began to swell due to hydrocephalus – a life-threatening condition – but with no treatment available, she was sent home.
Living in extreme poverty, Malia faced hunger, isolation, and a daily fight for survival. Thanks to SCIAF's partner SEM, however, everything has since changed.
Malia was able to get life-changing surgery across the border in Uganda, giving her a second chance.
Lorraine added: 'We couldn't serve people like Malia without our generous supporters in Scotland. In all of our projects around the world, we tackle exclusion, inequality, stigma, and discrimination head on.
"But we need your help for this transformative work to continue.
'Will you join us in upholding dignity for all?'
Donating to SCIAF's Dignity for All Appeal couldn't be simpler.
It only takes a couple of minutes to donate at www.sciaf.org.uk/donate.
To give £5 you can text SCIAF to 70480 or to give £20 you can text SCIAF to 70450.
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