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🚨NEW: Today, the FCDO have announced allocations of the UK aid budget, which reveal severe cuts across the board including to Africa and the Middle East. Regional bilateral UK aid to Africa will decline by 56% from 2024/5, before the UK aid cuts, to 2028/29.

We are disappointed with the Government's aid spending allocation announcement, which pits development spending against defence spending. As Chair @SarahChampionMP told the Foreign Secretary, development spending is often a first form of defence.

"Cutting aid will not defend the UK’s interests but rather will make the world a less safe place."

"The UK must restore the aid budget, and use its G20 Presidency to find solutions that bridge the gap between the huge need for aid and available resources - such as reforming the system that bleeds Africa dry in unfair debt repayments.

🚨 Today the UK Government has set out further details of its aid budget cuts, the bilateral aid to Africa will be cut by almost £900 million by 2028 as part of devastating changes to Britain’s international aid spending. 🧵

@sshs_SocSubs @StStephensHS @sshsparents Thank you for your support this Lent 💚

S1 Pupils @StStephensHS are doing a sponsored silence for @sciaf Lenten appeal next Tuesday 24th March. S1 are encouraged to ask those closest to them for sponsorship money. Let's raise some money for a great cause! @sshsparents @StStephensHS @sciaf

@bartholomew_st @rcmotherwell @CoatMini Thank you for your support 🤩

Our Mini Vinnies welcomed Frances from SCIAF recently, to tell our school community about the work of SCIAF. We are fundraising for this charity during Lent. @sciaf @rcmotherwell @CoatMini

@EnglishOLHS @OLHS_RE @OLHSModLangs1 @OLHSCumbernauld Well done everyone! 🙏

Staff from @EnglishOLHS @OLHS_RE @OLHSModLangs1 took part in the 2026 Big Lent Walk for @sciaf this morning. Please donate to our Lenten appeal if you can. See the @OLHSCumbernauld newsletter for details. #TheOurLadysWay

@RETeacher11 Thank you for your support 🤩

Tomorrow, the Second Collection gives us an easy way to financially support the life saving work of @sciaf

@St_Denis_PS @Missio_Scotland Hope you have a great day, everyone! Thank you so much for raising money for our sisters and brothers around the world 💚

💜 A reminder that today is a ‘Come As You Please’ Day and children may wear casual clothes to school, if they wish. Suggested £1 donation for @Missio_Scotland and @sciaf

External Affairs Secretary @AngusRobertson announced @TearfundScot and @SCIAF are to receive Scottish Government funding to help people in Malawi facing food shortages as a result of prolonged dry spells and widespread flooding. Read more ➡️ gov.scot/news/humanitar…

@RwandaCejp @trocaire @intalert @intalert_Rwanda @MarleenMasclee @RwandaGender 🙏

In our Great Lakes Region, we think of all the women who are victims of conflict and violations of fundamental rights.We especially honor those who bear the weight of life alone because they have lost their husbands or children... #08March #WomensDay🌹

💐Happy International Women's day/08 March! Father Valens Niragire/SG CEJP Rwanda: "This day serves to restore our vision and recognition of women at their true value; they do not stand behind men, but rather walk alongside them to help them succeed... #08March #WomensDay🌹

The Endline Results Dissemination & Handover Meeting for the Climate Justice Communities (CJC) Programme was successfully held in Karongi District graced by the Vice Mayor in charge of Economic Affairs. We extend our sincere appreciation to the District authorities, partners and right holders for the strong collaboration and commitment that made this programme impactful. Together, we continue advancing resilient, climate justice and sustainable livelihoods. @KarongiDistr @trocaire @sciaf @RwandaGender @scotgov

📢 Tonight from 7pm join five of Scotland’s diverse campaigning coalitions who are teaming up to host the biggest climate and nature husting ahead of the 2026 Scottish elections. Sign up to join online! shorturl.at/fBS0o  #ScottishClimateandNatureDebate2026 #ElectionHusting

@RETeacher11 Absolutely! So proud of schools across Scotland who support our sisters and brothers around the world 💚

The fantastic work for @sciaf during Lent demonstrates a particular strength of Catholic Schools.

@SBearsden @SCESDirector @rercag @CSANonline That's absolutely amazing! Thank you to all involved for raising money for our sisters and brothers in need this Lent. Would it be ok if we shared this story and photos on our social channels? Let us know, thank you! 💚

MANY THANKS from the Caritas group. £533.30 was raised for SCIAF from the entrance monies and the sale of SCIAF Real Gifts at last Sunday’s Coffee Morning in the Upper Hall. @SCESDirector @rercag @CSANonline @sciaf

Thank you @sciaf for a great guest editorial in our latest Weekly Briefing catholicunion.org.uk/weekly-briefin…

@St_Aidans_PS @Missio_Scotland @acn_uk Thank you so much for supporting our sisters and brothers this Lent. Every penny truly makes a difference 💚

We will be supporting @Missio_Scotland @sciaf @acn_uk and Mary's Meals during our Lenten Appeal this year. Please give what you can 🙏