The 40 Faces of Lent

This year SCIAF has teamed up with some of Scotland's top celebrities, sports stars and politicians to help launch the WEE BOX campaign. SCIAF's 40 Faces of Lent combine famous Scots, members of the public and some of the people from around the world who have benefited from the money you raise.

Find out what each of them are giving up for Lent and why they have chosen to back this year's Wee Box, Big Change Campaign.

She said: "I am supporting the SCIAF WEE BOX campaign to help tackle the causes of poverty and injustice in the world."
She said: "I know I can trust SCIAF to support the most vulnerable people in our world. They really do care. I am going to try not to be wasteful. I will cut back on the energy I waste and the food I buy then don't use."
He said: "I commend the hugely important work SCIAF continues to carry out in helping the poorest people in the world work their way out of poverty. For Lent I will be giving up Lucozade. As much as I like it, the sugar content is just too much and it has to go!"
She said: "If I hadn't got involved [with SCIAF], things would be very different. The kids would be on the street. I wouldn't have basic food for the family. I thank you for this support."
"I'll be giving up whisky for Lent this year in support of SCIAF's Wee Box-Big Change campaign. I support SCIAF because it's a charity that really makes a difference by stepping in to help alleviate poverty, conflict and humanitarian disaster across the world."
She said: "The WEE BOX, BIG Change campaign raises vital funds from across Scotland to help thousands of people in developing countries cover their basic needs and work their way out of poverty. I'll be giving up my late night snack - biscuits and cheese - this Lent and I'd encourage others to do the same to help SCIAF raise a million pounds to fight global poverty!"
She said: "People should support SCIAF because they help children in poor countries to have a better life."
He said: "SCIAF's help and encouragement has changed many things for me. Having mobility and support has given me hope for the future."
He said: "I support SCIAF because they campaign to address the underlying causes of global poverty and injustice."
She said: "SCIAF helps our brothers and sisters to help themselves and gives us the opportunity to be part of that work."
She said: "This is another shining example of how much can be achieved by individuals coming together to deliver aid to those around the world in need of our help. I am proud to be associated with this SCIAF appeal."
"We feel safer now that we have had this training. We thank you for your support."
They said: "SCIAF does vital work all over the world and is run by people with the dedication and the compassion needed to make a difference."
He said: "SCIAF not only do fantastic work throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America, supporting and funding local organisations to make real changes in the lives of some of the world's poorest people, they also campaign effectively to make political changes in many developing countries."
She said: "I've seen the positive impact of SCIAF's work in Africa firsthand, having run a charity training African women journalists for seven years."
She said: "I am happy and thankful that I am alive and I hope to stay this way so that I can enjoy a future with my children."
He said: "I support SCIAF because they stand for fair play and equality"
He said: "I am so grateful to SCIAF for helping me to realize my potential and continuing to support me. This is a new beginning for me and my family."
She said: "I've supported SCIAF since I was a wee girl, but it is only when you grow up and see the value of having a distinctly Scottish charity who get aid straight to where it is most needed that you realise how important it is to keep that support up. After giving up something as ridiculous as Facebook for lent last year, I've decided to go for good old fashioned booze this year. Believe or not losing the odd social pint won't be as bad as losing my social network was - but it will save more money - and that can go straight into the SCIAF!"
"I support SCIAF because it supports people in need. The money I save from not driving to work will be able to help the SCIAF projects but it will allow me to be more active in promoting climate change. Walking is also a nice time to think and pray."
He said: "Lets do our bit during Lent, & fill up that Wee Box and help a make a Big Change!"
"The rains were getting heavier and we were able to grow less and less. SCIAF has provided a solution to the problem. Now we can grow beans, sweet potatoes, pineapples and sugarcane."
He said: "Despite the difficulties that we face in our own community, we should never forget the millions of people throughout the world who live in dire poverty - not enough food, no water, and nowhere proper to live. By giving up something we enjoy for Lent, and donating the money to SCIAF, we can make a difference. This year I have decided to give up sweets and biscuits. Not only will this be good for me, but it will also help someone who possibly never sees a sweet or a biscuit."
He said: "I volunteer for SCIAF because we desperately need a fairer, more sustainable world, and campaigning in my spare time enables me to help create it."
She said: "The climate is so vitally important to mother nature's well being......so lets all come together and do something to show we care, switch off your lights, pull your plugs out, whatever you can do to conserve energy.....don't be kept in the dark about the climate."
She said: "I love SCIAF's vision of a world where all people, irrespective of race, gender, religion or politics have the means and opportunity to live life to the full. SCIAF's values are in alignment with my own."
He said: "SCIAF does a great job mobilising thousands of Scots to support people working hard to make a better life for themselves and their families in countries around the world."
He said: "It's the first time this village has had a fish farm system and only through SCIAF has this been possible. I want to thank you."
He said: "You should try and help other people who are less fortunate, even giving just Â£2 a week is a big help."
He said: "I am happy to support SCIAF, it's such a good cause and a charity I remember from my time at school. It was also a charity close to Tommy Burns and so this year I'm happy to do whatever I can to help."
She said: "When I tell the counsellors my story and they comfort me, I begin to feel better. I feel that I am healing inside and that it is becoming easier for me to cope."
She said: "Every penny counts to SCIAF and it is amazing how much you can buy for very little money. I love the idea of the "wee box" as it will very much help those who live in poverty."
She said: "I am supporting SCIAF because at this time, when we are focusing ever more inwardly, we have to remember that in Africa the decision is life or death not holiday or no holiday."
She said: "I support SCIAF because SCIAF is not just for Lent. The work of SCIAF is constant and it is always trying to find new answers to challenging problems, I like being part of that and as a teacher I can influence my school community too."
He said: "Growing up in Coatbridge, SCIAF was always there in the background, whether it was calendars in school or little collection boxes my Mum would have at home. This is an organisation literally designed to help the most desperate people on the planet and, really, there's nothing more deserving than that. I always try to give up beer for Lent and fail two weeks in. So the family and I are all doing something a little different this year and give up The Simpsons, which is our favourite television programme. I'm pleased about this because it means I can still go to the pub."
He said: "When we feel sad, we go to the dance programme. We meet our friends and teachers, dance, play and laugh together and suddenly our burdens have gone."
She said: "I support SCIAF because they make lasting changes to some of the world's poorest countries"
She said: "Lent only lasts forty days, but SCIAF continue to help some of the world's poorest people to work their way out of poverty all year round, which is why I am delighted to be backing the WEE BOX, BIG Change campaign. I'll be stopping drinking wine for Lent and I hope that the money I save will help to raise funds for SCIAF's life-saving projects."
He said: "I support SCIAF because they make it easy for people in Scotland to contribute to the solution to global problems."
He said: "I will be supporting SCIAF this year as it's a great charity to be involved in, as you can see more and more people are getting involved in it which is a big positive. It really opens your eyes to what is happening in the world and if these donations and support are beneficial to the cause then I'm happy to be involved. A small donation can go a long way to help these countries and its people! Something that seems so small can change a person or family's life and that's why it's encouraging to see so many people involved including school children."

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Gold medal-winning Paralympic cyclist, Aileen McGlynn is giving up biscuits.

She said: "I am supporting the SCIAF WEE BOX campaign to help tackle the causes of poverty and injustice in the world."