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SCIAF ✝️ SCIAF is the official relief and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland
🙏Together, we can build a better world.

22/08/2026

A day in the life of SCIAF’s Eleanor, who went along to St Paul’s in Shettleston for our event, “Celebrating Global Stories and Textiles,” a community event bringing cultures together.

🧵☕Textiles, tea and talking…..what more could you want on a Saturday?‘Celebrating Global Stories and Textiles’ is a free...
19/08/2026

🧵☕Textiles, tea and talking…..what more could you want on a Saturday?

‘Celebrating Global Stories and Textiles’ is a free community arts event bringing people together through film, conversation, and textiles. It’s being organised by SCIAF and will take place on Saturday, 22 August in Shettleston.

Organiser Elaine McGinlay said:

“It will be a chance for people to explore both Scottish Tartan as well as chitenge fabric from Zambia, one of the countries that SCIAF works in in Africa. The event was made possible thanks to National Lottery players.

“You’ll have the chance to create your own fabric design inspired by your memories, stories and communities. You don’t need any art experience – you can contribute through simple mark-making or printmaking or just get involved in the chat. Each individual fabric design will be sewn together live on the day to make a shared artwork celebrating local and global stories and connections.

“There are two sessions on the day – at 10am and 1pm and there’s even a creche for children aged under ten, to allow parents and carers to take part. The sessions are open to people over ten.

“We’re delighted to have received support from National Lottery Awards for All Scotland for This event. It will celebrate international connections of Scotland and Zambia going ‘All In’ for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The funding allows us provide a free creche service so more people can join in.”

Two sessions available: 10am; 1pm

St Paul’s Church hall
1651 Shettleston Road,
G32 9AR.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-global-stories-and-textiles-tickets-1992762195370?keep_tld=true&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_9msdnh6r54

St Jude and St John Ogilvie Parish, Glasgow | The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland | St Paul the Apostle Parish Shettleston | St Paul’s Community Hub - Shettleston | The Shettleston Hub | Archdiocese of Glasgow Lourdes Pilgrimage | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | Tollcross Community Trust

19/08/2026

📢 Young adults! Be our Church’s response to people in need.

SCIAF is launching a new movement for you, Young Caritas Scotland.

It's about making a real difference – about solidarity and community. A space to keep up to date with global issues, learn how we can make a positive impact in a troubling world and turn frustration into something hopeful.

You’ll also become part of a wider movement of young people across the world working for justice, solidarity and change – with our faith at the heart of it.

By responding here in Scotland, we can have a global impact. 🌍

Join today and find out more about the difference you can make: sciaf.org.uk/youngcaritas

19/08/2026

Please take a moment to watch this video which displays how, as part of the global Caritas network, our partners are doing all they can to help the people of Gaza. 
 
On World Humanitarian Day, please pray for people across the world who risk their lives to support our sisters and brothers in need.

18/08/2026

😎This isn’t boring…Young Caritas Scotland - a space for local action with global impact.

🌍Join today: sciaf.org.uk/youngcaritas

At a time when our world is a pretty scary place, young adults in Scotland are being given an opportunity to put their f...
17/08/2026

At a time when our world is a pretty scary place, young adults in Scotland are being given an opportunity to put their faith into action.

Young Caritas Scotland, launched by SCIAF, is a new national movement aiming to encourage young adults across the country to engage in the international work of the Catholic Church.

SCIAF is part of Caritas Internationalis, a network of Catholic humanitarian organisations spanning 200 countries, united in their goal of reaching out in love to people in the poorest parts of the world. These organisations have developed ‘Young Caritas’ in their own country, and SCIAF is now creating this in order to provide a platform for young Catholics here in Scotland.

SCIAF’s Michael Hamilton said:

“Caritas means love and love is at the centre of everything we do for our sisters and brothers around the world.

“Young Caritas will give young adults the chance to speak up, take action and join a global family working to build a better world.

“Whether you are motivated by the war and devastation we see on our screens, climate change or social injustice, this can be a space for you to help shape how our Church can respond to these issues here in Scotland.”

Young Caritas has the backing of team behind the Caritas Cup which has organised charitable football and netball tournaments in dioceses across Scotland including Adam Costello, 22.

Adam said:

“The Caritas Cup started as a game of football between two schools in Airdrie and Coatbridge. It then spread to multiple sports across many parts of Scotland and last year it even reached Rome.

“We support SCIAF due to the values instilled in us from a very young age. The values that resonate with people across our Diocese.

“We are so pleased to be involved in the launch of Young Caritas Scotland. It gives young people an opportunity that others places don’t and that’s the opportunity to take action.

“That’s what we love, being able to put our faith into action and see where we can make a difference. It’s being part of a community, where everyone is focussed on the same goals.

Feeling inspired? Sign up today: http://sciaf.org.uk/youngcaritas?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_a1dtaazuyi

17/08/2026

Solidarity is one of SCIAF’s core values.

Lorraine Currie, SCIAF’s Chief Executive, explains why.

14/08/2026

It’s time to raise our voices for communities who are suffering first and worst from the climate crisis and for future generations to come.

Sign up for the .scot newsletter: stopclimatechaos.scot/get-sccs-updates/

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