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World Television Day – responding to a year of crises
On World Television Day (21 November), SAT-7 looks back on a year of crises in the Middle East and North Africa , and how we have responded to viewers in need of support.
Helping children find security and peace amid Middle East dangers
It is an extremely difficult and dangerous time to be a child in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). On World Children’s Day (20 November), we consider the challenges they are facing and how SAT-7 is supporting young people and their families with prayer, advice, and the comforting message of God’s unceasing care.
Helping Turkish viewers put faith into action
In Türkiye, where high-quality teaching resources are lacking, SAT-7 TÜRK wants to show that following Jesus is not a theory; it is a way of life that requires full participation.
Worship song spreads hope across the Holy Land
Christians from the Holy Land are sharing a powerful worship song as a prayer for their war-ravaged homeland. It was shown on SAT-7 ARABIC program Today not Tomorrow as part of a special episode about the conflict in the Holy Land, and it is being played on local radio stations there – giving hope to listeners of different religions.
SAT-7 TÜRK joins national celebrations of Turkish Republic’s Centenary
SAT-7 TÜRK has been celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Türkiye’s becoming a modern republic: an important opportunity to show viewers how it is possible to be both a Christian and a proud Turk.
Churches impacted by Holy Land conflict
Footage received by SAT-7 captures a heart-stopping moment when a blast outside a church sends shockwaves of fear through the families gathered inside. It shows how quiet prayers turn to gasps of alarm as the impact of the explosion is felt and heard.
“Struck down but not destroyed”: the faithful Christians of the Middle East
In this video to mark the 2023 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP), SAT-7’s Founder-President Dr Terence Ascott shares his reflections on how Christians in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are sharing the love of Christ in the face of hostility.
Children share fears and prayers for war-torn region
SAT-7 KIDS program Behind the Door is providing “sanctuary” for young Arab viewers frightened by the war in the Holy Land and other conflicts in the region. In a live episode last week, children shared their heartfelt prayers for those suffering and grieving , bringing tears to the eyes of the show’s presenters.
Christian festival in Egypt makes a joyful noise
The Egyptian desert was abuzz for three days with thousands of young people. Sounds of cheering, worship, singing, playing, and laughing filled Beit El Wadi (House of the Valley) of the Evangelical Church in Egypt in celebration of the annual Count it Right Festival .
Survey reveals views of Iranian and Afghan viewers
After many months of nationwide protests in Iran under the slogan “ Woman. Life. Freedom ” , SAT-7 surveyed viewers in the country about their views on women's rights and religious freedom. The survey , which also included responses from viewers in Afghanistan, will inform the new season of Insiders , a program that advocates for gender equality and Freedom of Religion or Belief ( FoRB ) .
SAT-7 staff member receives award for building bridges
One of SAT-7’s staff has received an international award for her faithful service to disadvantaged people in the Middle East and North Africa.
Special live broadcast brings comfort to viewers amid Holy Land crisis
As cries of hate and calls for revenge permeate the media’s coverage of the conflict in the Holy Land, a special live SAT-7 event broadcast messages of peace, unity, and faith across the region.
Earthquakes compound suffering of Afghan people
More than two years of Taliban rule have brought economic turmoil, gender-based discrimination, widespread crime and drug use, and a growing humanitarian crisis to the people of Afghanistan. But for some communities, the most intense suffering was yet to come. A series of earthquakes and aftershocks in the west of the country have destroyed entire villages and claimed over 2,000 lives.
“We believe in the power of prayer” – SAT-7 launches campaign
SAT-7 has launched a prayer campaign involvi ng church leaders from across the Middle East as violence in the Holy Land threatens to spread throughout the region.
Calls for church to be salt and light in Holy Land
Christian leaders in the Middle East are calling on believers to “stand in the gap” as a voice for peace, justice, and reconciliation as the Holy Land is torn apart by conflict.
Healing wounds: new season of flagship show offers comfort and strength
Flagship SAT-7 program Homemade is back for its eighth season at a time when viewers in Türkiye are still reeling from the country’s devastating earthquake earlier this year , and in great need of the support and help the show provides .
Supporting viewers with mental health issues
Today is World Mental Health Day (10 October), and as cases of depression increase in the Middle East, SAT-7’s viewer support teams are on hand to offer advice, prayer, and professional help.
SAT-7 statement on Holy Land violence
Statement from SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer: We at SAT-7 are deeply shocked and grieved by the events we are witnessing in the Holy Land. We can barely comprehend the pain, horror, and loss that young and old alike are suffering.
Investing in young people key to Middle East future
“If we want to change the face of the Middle East, we have to start with young people.” This was SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer’s message to ministry Partners at our European Vision Meeting.
SAT-7 highlights education crisis in Lebanon
As the academic year gets underway around the world, many parents in Lebanon are still uncertain if their children will go to school . Teachers’ strikes last year closed most public schools and kept half a million children out of school .
Young viewers take up video challenges
While SAT-7 KIDS’ live children’s shows took a break over the summer, the channel made sure to stay connected with its audience through a series of challenges that invited young viewers to make and send videos.
My School filming complete – but lessons continue
My School , SAT-7’s pioneering program to provide high-quality complementary education in the Arab world , has wrapped up its fifth and final season. Since the program launched in 2015 in response to the war in Syria, SAT-7 has made over 400 episodes covering the region’s curriculum in the core subjects of m athematics, Arabic, English, s cience , and French .
Earthquake survivor thanks God in face of disaster
A man stands in front of a gigantic pile of rubble , fighting back tears as he speak s to a SAT-7 presenter via video call . His name is Omar, and behind him, collapsed into heaps, are buildings that once h oused his mother, his aunt, and his neighbours. They died in the ir homes when central Morocco was shaken by a massive earthquake on the night of 8 September .
Help and hope for children of war
As new figures reveal that one in three children in the Middle East are living in conflict zones, SAT-7’s programs are addressing their needs, providing support and promoting peace across the region.