Days Out: 10 things to do in Scotland this week, from comedy to sport
Clinton Baptiste, The Paranormalist
International Women's Day: The abuse survivors putting their lives back together
Their stories are terrible and their suffering continues. Yet their strength inspires. Scottish photographer Angie Catlin was commissioned by SCIAF to document projects the Scottish charity supports in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which helps women and girls affected by sexual violence. It is through the support of these grass root community organisations – providing medical care, trauma counselling, legal aid and support to help women recover and become financially independent – that healing can begin. Sexual violence in the DR Congo is the focus of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund's WEE BOX appeal this year. Here are the stories of the brave women she met.
Scottish singer-songwriter Kerri Watt's sweet Americana sound is taking off
SHE has been finding an audience with her sweet Americana sound since her teens and now Scottish singer-songwriter Kerri Watt is embracing a new era of her music thanks to a Grammy-nominated rock producer.
