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Second Award for Powerful Short Film
SAT-7 film Perhaps God Sees Me , which offers a message of hope for young people experiencing despair, has won the Jewel Award for best drama at the CEVMA (Christian European Visual Media Association) awards.
Turning Silence into Support in the Fight Against Suicide
As World Suicide Prevention Day is marked on 10 September, SAT-7 is breaking through stigma and silence to bring hope to viewers in the depths of despair.
Helping Out-Of-School Children Learn Across Middle East
With around 30 million children aged 5 to 18 out of school in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) [1] , SAT-7 continues to be a source of hope and growth for young minds. This International Literacy Day (8 September), we consider how SAT-7’s educational programs are helping children to learn at home in Persian, Arabic and Turkish.
Arab Children Given Red-Carpet Experience at Studio Event
SAT-7’s Lebanon studio opened its doors for a special screening of a SAT-7 KIDS film, giving children from local churches a memorable red-carpet experience with members of the cast at a fun-packed and faith-filled event.
New Nature-Based Discipleship Series for Turkish Youth
Young Christians in Türkiye, who are often isolated, need safe spaces where they can go deeper in faith. So SAT-7 TÜRK has created Campfire , an honest and compelling discussion series set within beautiful natural spaces. Due to launch this autumn, the program will tackle a wide variety of difficult questions about Christianity and life with warmth and wisdom.
Absorbing Theology Show Sparking Debate Online
A clip from SAT-7 ARABIC’s entertaining theology show The Postman has received an amazing level of engagement on social media, with viewers from a variety of backgrounds sharing their honest opinions and heartfelt questions about Christianity’s most powerful – and provocative – story.
“I’m Not a Superhero,” Says Gaza Church Leader Amid Strikes and Starvation
The leader of Gaza’s Holy Family Church has told SAT-7 that he is “not a superhero” for staying by his congregation’s side following a deadly strike on the building and a mounting famine crisis in the territory.
Silenced voices share the gospel in Afghanistan
As restrictions on women’s rights and religious freedom intensify in Afghanistan, an innovative social media program is giving a platform to silenced voices and offering an “encounter with Jesus” to a people in desperate need of peace.
Connecting with refugee children through mental health event
A team from SAT-7 KIDS is visiting schools and refugee camps in Lebanon to promote mental health awareness and online safety, whilst also highlighting the positive content available on the channel and its various platforms.
Young Moroccans take centre stage in new program
Young Moroccan Christians are using their creative skills in a new program for North African children.
Sharing stories of struggle and success to inspire young Arabs
In a region marked by conflict, economic turmoil and social unrest, young people need to see role models creating pathways to a better life and a better world. That is why SAT-7 ARABIC’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is sharing the inspiring stories of change-makers in the Arab world.
Growing together through war, loss and trauma
For Arab children living through war and other traumatic events, interactive SAT-7 KIDS show We Grow Together is providing a safe and nurturing space for spiritual growth. Blending Bible-based discussions, live music, prayer and testimonies, this live program helps young viewers to navigate difficult experiences with faith and wisdom.
Refugee stories and prayers highlighted in SAT-7 campaign
As hostility towards refugees increases in different parts of the world, SAT-7 is raising the voices of those who have been forced to flee their homelands, in a campaign that calls for kindness and “making room”, on World Refugee Day this week (20 June).
Live program offers “shelter of peace” for children in Iran
“I want to ask you to pray for me. Last night, five or six missiles flew right over our heads. Since then, I haven’t been able to sleep at all. I was so scared. We keep reading this verse: ‘I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.’ (Psalm 118:17).” — Sarina, aged 10, from Iran
A picture of the father’s love: SAT-7 CEO shares childhood story
As Father’s Day is marked on different dates across the world this month, SAT-7’s CEO Rita El- Mounayer reflects on her childhood during Lebanon’s civil war and the long-lasting impact of her own father o n who – and where – she is today .
SAT-7’s Persian channel reaches out to support viewers in Iran after air strikes
SAT-7’s Persian channel is supporting distressed viewers in Iran following a wave of air strikes on the country overnight.
Parenting programs share biblical wisdom in the MENA
Across its channels, SAT-7 is helping parents in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to raise their children with love and wisdom. As parents from all walks of life engage with our talk shows, workshops and Viewer Support services, they are given the tools they need to impact their children positively and improve dynamics in the family home.
SAT-7 PLUS and the global shift towards streaming
As traditional pattern s of watching television give way to varied forms of viewing content , SAT-7 is m aking more Christ-centred programs available on its free-to-access streaming platform SAT-7 PLUS . W ith nearly 1.3 million unique users , the platform is growing in popularity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) .
Suffering Iranians unite in prayer for their country
The SAT-7 PARS Viewer Support team, made up of Iranian believers living outside their homeland, has been deeply impacted by the stream of troubling news from Iran in recent weeks. Events including a catastrophic explosion at the country’s largest commercial port, the imprisonment of three Christians – one a pregnant woman – for their faith, and Iran’s deepening economic crisis, are uniting staff and viewers in fervent prayer.
Finding Jesus and community in Türkiye
For Turkish people seeking Jesus, it can be difficult to build an accurate understanding of the Christian faith, find spiritual encouragement, and connect with a vibrant church. We recently heard from SAT-7 TÜRK viewer Ercan * , who overcame the odds to find Jesus and community in Türkiye.
Gaza’s Christians recall Pope Francis’ final message of peace
As the war in Gaza looks set to intensify, with an expanded offensive anticipated, the region’s Christians have been remembering the late Pope Francis and his final phone conversation with them, in which he called for peace and justice in the Holy Land.
Hit series resonates with Middle Eastern viewers
As the latest season of The Chosen hit cinemas in the run-up to Easter, SAT-7 has been marking the impact of the show on our platforms following a visit to our Egypt studio by key project leaders and the actor who plays Little James in the series.
Celebrating the resurrection and the unity of Christ’s church
With Easter being marked on the same day by the Eastern and Western Churches this year – which happens on average only once every three or four years – SAT-7’s channels are celebrating the unity of Christ’s global Church as well as the resurrection of Jesus.
Supporting Sudanese viewers through two years of war
“Please pray for us and for the war in Sudan to end” – Fatima, SAT-7 viewer. After two years of civil war in Sudan, SAT-7 is continuing to stand with viewers there, offering prayer, support, and a special program made by Sudanese Christians in the run-up to Easter.