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Supporting isolated children and families to thrive
With schools closed and families isolated, SAT-7 is fast becoming a “one-stop shop” for children and parents needing support for their wellbeing. From encouragement and activities for children, to help with home education and parenting advice – the network is making the difference for families under pressure.
Physical and mental health support as lockdown continues
SAT-7 provides a health lifeline for viewers across its four channels with programs such as the new SAT-7 ACADEMY health education series Dr Bee, airing on SAT-7 ARABIC, and other initiatives that are helping families in isolation eat well, stay active, and stay healthy across the Middle East.
As lockdown continues, young Chato viewers’ faith grows
As SAT-7 KIDS walks hand-in-hand with viewers during the coronavirus pandemic, Middle Eastern children in turn are showing great faith and resilience. As shown by recent comments on the live program Chato , spiritual nurturing through a crisis can make all the difference in children’s lives.
SAT-7 ACADEMY viewer engagement doubles
Viewer engagement with SAT-7 ACADEMY doubled in March, as Middle Eastern children and parents accessed the education and support offered by the brand in large numbers. As lockdowns continue, there has been a particularly strong, emotive response to the children’s rights campaign produced by the gameshow Puzzle .
SAT-7 shares Arabic educational resources online during lockdown
SAT-7 ACADEMY’s educational resources are being packaged and presented on YouTube for children currently out of school, primary care givers and education focused NGOs working on the ground that have had to suspend education activities due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Young Persian viewers share lessons learned from Hashtag
Since its launch in December 2019, SAT-7 PARS’ Hashtag has seen encouraging growth in audience and in viewers’ spiritual growth. Participating in a recent competition, many viewers shared what they had learned through the new youth program.
SAT-7 PARS responds to isolated viewers’ needs
In response to the coronavirus measures implemented in the UK, the SAT-7 PARS studios in London were forced to close at short notice. However, through home studios and social media, the channel remained in touch with viewers, and this week live programs will resume their broadcasts.
Isolated together – SAT-7 TÜRK kids broadcasts from home
Millions of children are now in self isolation in their homes in Turkey, and so are most of the SAT-7 TÜRK staff. Determined to joyfully share a message of encouragement, hope, and love to its young viewers, SAT-7 TÜRK is broadcasting its children’s program from a living room.
SAT-7 ARABIC shares church messages as ‘one body’ during pandemic
Through its non-denominational approach, SAT-7 is providing viewers spiritual messages from churches to unite believers in Christ. Since the first week of the coronavirus crisis, videos from churches in Kuwait, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Jordan continue to pour in from viewers and church leaders to show encouragement and support.
Surviving the isolation period during Easter
As churches in the MENA region remained closed during the most spiritual time of the year - Lent and Easter - SAT-7 ARABIC is providing supportive programming to help viewers stay connected to the church.
This Easter, SAT-7 connects Christians when churches cannot
SAT-7 is standing in the gap as churches across the Middle East and North Africa remain closed for Easter services. Believers in the region, many of whom are without an Internet connection, are missing fellowship at this special time – meaning the worship, togetherness, and hope SAT-7 provides is needed more than ever.
SAT-7 TÜRK broadcasts an Easter message from the Catholic Church
On Good Friday, SAT-7 TÜRK will broadcast an Easter message of encouragement and call to unity to viewers in Turkey, from the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church and Apostolic Vicar of Istanbul, Monseigneur Rubén Tierrablanca González.
SAT-7 TÜRK provides answers of hope during pandemic
Christians in Turkey are confronted with questions about their faith, their responsibilities, and the role of the Church during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help provide answers, SAT-7 TÜRK has enlisted the help of church leaders through the new program Answers of Hope .
Powerful response to prayer from SAT-7 PARS viewers
A prayer shared live on SAT-7 PARS’ program Signal created a powerful dialogue between the channel and its viewers, when hundreds of messages poured in as a response.
Powerful music videos promote child rights in isolated homes
With families isolated at home across the Middle East due to Covid-19, children’s rights in the region are under intensified threat. At this crucial time, SAT-7 KIDS premieres music videos highlighting issues including mental health, child marriage, and violence, created by young people and beamed straight into viewers’ homes.
Increasing audience engagement across SAT-7 as global lockdown continues
Rising audience engagement and heartfelt viewer comments show that SAT-7’s Christian broadcasts are needed now more than ever in the Middle East and North Africa. As the coronavirus spreads and churches are closed, viewers across the region are responding to the network’s spiritual comfort, mental health support, and practical health advice.
Armenian Patriarch reaches isolated Christians through SAT-7 TÜRK
Over ten thousand viewers were able to watch Archbishop Sahak Maşalyan’s message on fasting, prayer, and preparations for Easter, through SAT-7 TÜRK on Saturday 28 March, as churches remain closed due to the coronavirus.
SAT-7 KIDS guides children on coping with stress of pandemic
As news and social media spread fear, children become affected by the stress of their parents. During this time SAT-7 KIDS is keen on spreading positivity through its programs to young viewers. The channel is empowering children by letting them know that they have a role to play in overcoming this disease.
Learning from Middle East Christians on faith amid fear
As countries battle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Christians around the world are processing what it means to have faith in this new reality. As part of SAT-7’s efforts to be a spiritual lifeline at this time, Lebanese Christian leaders spoke on a live show on 20 March, sharing encouragement relevant not only for SAT-7 ARABIC viewers, but for believers everywhere who may be dealing with fear and anxiety.
SAT-7 ACADEMY gives vital health advice amid COVID-19 crisis
As a trusted source of information in the Middle East, SAT-7 ACADEMY now offers lifesaving advice amid the coronavirus pandemic. With an engaging approach to providing public health information, the social development brand’s new series of Expert Advice shorts and social media tips are helping viewers slow the spread of the virus.
SAT-7 PARS – keeping hope alive at Nowruz
Friday, 20 March marks the first day of spring, and millions of people will celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. As the global pandemic casts a shadow on festivities, SAT-7 PARS supports and encourages its viewers to look forward to a ‘new day’ through special programming and live episodes.
SAT-7 KIDS is lifeline for children during lockdown
As the coronavirus pandemic forces churches and schools in the Middle East to close their doors, SAT-7 KIDS’ live shows – which the channel is prioritising – and social media presence are a source of hope, support, and health information for Arabic-speaking children and their parents across the region.
SAT-7 prioritises live programs to support viewers as Coronavirus causes global lockdown
"We are making every effort to ensure our live programs continue, our Audience Relations teams can respond to our viewers and that whatever happens over the coming weeks and months, SAT-7 will continue its ministry,” shares Rita El-Mounayer, SAT-7 CEO as the world awakens to the continuing challenge of the coronavirus.
Surprise SAT-7 visits show kids love “from all our hearts”
Prior to the new warnings and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, SAT-7 KIDS and SAT-7 ACADEMY in Lebanon trialled an initiative called From all our hearts as a new way to show love to children. The team visited young viewers at home – bringing joy, hearing their stories and needs, and leaving gifts that will help the children grow in faith.