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Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Tele readers urged to support charity's campaign to help people with disabilities
INVERCLYDE residents are being urged to dig deep to support's SCIAF's work with 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.' OTHER NEWS: Angry residents hit out at threat to future of 'lifeline' IRH rehabilitation unit Sporty youngsters strike gold as Greenock school wins top award Slimming group wins top UK award thanks to Port Glasgow 'boy done good' 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 To give £5 you can text SCIAF to 70480 or to give £20 you can text SCIAF to 70450.
Daily Record
13-05-2025
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- Daily Record
SCIAF supporters urged to return WEE BOXES following Lent Appeal
This year, the WEE BOX Appeal focussed on SCIAF's peace-building work in Colombia. SCIAF supporters in Lanarkshire are being urged to return their WEE BOXES as this year's memorable Lent Appeal draws to a close. Each year generous Scots give up a favourite treat during Lent such as crisps, wine, chocolate or chips, and put the money they save into a WEE BOX for Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF). The money donated provides a hand-up to vulnerable communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, struggling to survive due to hunger, poverty and the effects of climate change. This year, the WEE BOX Appeal focussed on SCIAF's peace-building work in Colombia. SCIAF's chief executive Lorraine Currie said: 'It's been such a busy time for everyone involved in SCIAF and the Church, since Easter, given the death of our late Holy Father Francis. 'He and his legacy live on in our hearts and in the work we do every day, serving the poorest of the poor and those most marginalised in our world. He was also very much a man of peace, and we would like to think our work in Colombia, with children at risk of being swept up in a world of drugs and violence, would have met with his approval. 'The late Holy Father did indeed know of SCIAF's work, as part of the wider Caritas network, and in healthier times he even blessed our humble WEE BOX in the Vatican.' Lorraine added: 'The thousands of WEE BOXES returned each year to SCIAF really do make a big difference to those we work with around the world. The generosity of the Scottish people, especially when things are so difficult for families here, is incredible. I want to thank everyone who has supported this year's appeal, you're making a life changing difference to families across the globe." How can I make a WEE BOX donation? If you've collected money in your WEE BOX, count the money you've saved and donate that amount by using any of the following steps: Make your donation online at Send a cheque made out to SCIAF to FREEPOST SCIAF Call 0141 354 5555 and donate using a credit or debit card Call and give donations via bank transfer.
