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A taste of Christmas programming on SAT-7
SAT-7’s four channels are bringing Christmas worship and teaching into the homes of viewers across the Middle East and North Africa, sharing Christ’s message of hope and peace at the end of a distressing year in the region.
Church leaders call for end to conflicts
Church leaders from the Holy Land and Sudan have spoken out about the conflicts in their countries, calling for support for their vulnerable Christian communities. Churches in both places have come under attack, and Christians have been caught up in the violence.
New SAT-7 TÜRK film attracts national media attention
To mark 100 years since the momentous population exchange between Türkiye and Greece , SAT-7 TÜRK ha s created one of its most ambitious pro ductions to date . Feature-length film Yakamoz , which tells the emotive story of two families caught up in the exchange, is already attracting mainstream media attention in Türkiye ahead of its release next year.
War-torn home becomes studio for children’s stories
Battered by war, an old family home in Lebanon seemed destined for dereliction. But now, the apartment has been stunningly renovated into a beautiful studio space for sharing children’s stories of redemption and transformation. The story of Hagar, a Kurdish refugee from Syria, was filmed there and broadcast on SAT-7 KIDS last week .
Sharing hope and peace amid low-key Christmas celebrations
As churches in the Holy Land and neighbouring Jordan cancel public Christmas celebrations, SAT-7 is standing in solidarity with those suffering in the region with a schedule of Christmas programming that points viewers to the Prince of Peace. Special broadcasts include a church service from Bethlehem, children singing from a Christian school in Ramallah, and stories of faith from Iraq.
SAT-7 Youth project covers COP 28 in Dubai
As part of its Youth for an Enabling Society ( YES ) project, a SAT-7 crew from Egypt travel l ed to Dubai to participate in COP 28 and film inspiring environmental initiatives by young people in the region .
New podcast shares inspirational story of abused Syrian woman
Hawra’, from Syria, shared her harrowing but ultimately empowering story on SAT-7’s new podcast for women in the Middle East. Hosted by Sirene Semerdjian, the presenter of You Are Not Alone on SAT-7 ARABIC, Ana Podcast features interviews with extraordinary women who have overcome adversity.
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.