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Christmas programs bring hopeful message for viewers across MENA
At the end of a year in which conflict and pain are continuing across many areas of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), SAT-7’s Christmas programs are bringing hopeful messages of faith from believers across the region.
Sharing hope and faith with wounded children from Gaza
Six-year-old Omar was orphaned and lost an arm when his home in Gaza was bombed. Teenager Amir lost relatives and fingers on his hand in a blast that left him trapped for 24 hours. The two youngsters, who are both receiving medical treatment in Lebanon, were invited to SAT-7’s Beirut studio to take part in a moving Christmas special of You Are Not Alone titled “ Zero Distance” , which will air on 26 December.
Persian festival points believers to Christ’s light in darkness
In popular imagination, Christmas often seems distinctly “Western”: snow and spruce, cards and carols, fireside fruitcake. Traditions and imagery that are soundly rooted in Victorian Europe. But for Persians, the symbolism of an ancient eastern festival that celebrates light overcoming darkness resonates powerfully with the message of Christmas.
Lives changed through multi-language project
SAT-7’s multi-language project Reconnecting the MENA to Hope – which is powered by resources from Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) – has been receiving fantastic feedback from across the region and has helped many people encounter God’s life-changing love.
SAT-7 highlights church unity and enduring faith during Pope’s Middle East visit
SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer and SAT-7 Lebanon Executive Director Maroun Bou Rached accompanied Pope Leo XIV on his first official foreign visit, travelling to Türkiye and Lebanon as Vatican-accredited media.
“Begin with Ourselves”, say Lebanon Youth in Call for Peace
Lebanon’s young people are considering their own responsibility to “truly become makers of peace” in a country and region devastated by conflict and division.
Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew Issue Joint Call for Unity and Peace
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew have today (29 November) signed a Joint Declaration in what SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer described as “a symbolic bridge built in a world full of walls”.
SAT-7 CEO joins Pope on first overseas trip to Middle East
SAT-7’s CEO Rita El- Mounayer will join Pope Leo XIV on his debut overseas trip this week , travelling to Türkiye and Lebanon on a visit to promote Christian unity and peace in the Middle East.
Creating safe spaces for women affected by gender-based violence
As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November), voices long silenced across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are finally being heard. “He chased me with a big kitchen knife.” “He grabbed me by the hair.” “He yells and hits me.”
The silence of men in the Middle East and North Africa
As International Men’s Day approaches, messages to SAT-7 reveal the unseen emotional and spiritual battles faced by men across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
‘Our generation’ festival celebrates rising filmmakers
The second Our Generation Film Festival highlighted the growing creative energy among young filmmakers across the Arab world – and the role of SAT-7 in giving their voices a platform.
Azeri talk show makes long-awaited return
After a four-year break , Pleasant Chat – SAT-7 TÜRK’s popular Azeri -language talk show – is back. This uplifting Bible-based program, which emphasises the value of women in God’s eyes, is badly needed in a country that lack s resources aimed at Christian women.
SAT-7: the church without walls
For countless viewers across the Middle East and North Africa, faith is a solitary, dangerous road. Some are physically cut off from other Christians; others sit in busy cities yet feel emotionally alone in their walk with God. Many are persecuted simply for their beliefs.
Tackling tough questions about evil and suffering
The harsh realities of conflict , poverty and persecution are prompting many people in the Persian-speaking world to ask difficult questions about evil and suffering. Is It God’s Fault? is a new SAT-7 PARS program that is meeting viewers in their pain and lovingly guiding them to biblical answers.
AI feels "Safe" - But SAT-7 creates real connection with viewers
AI may be reshaping communication, but SAT-7 is finding that people still long for something deeper: genuine connection.
Empowering the Next Generation of Storytellers
In a region where young people often feel unheard, SAT-7’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is empowering them to create and showcase their own stories through its internship training scheme and youth film festival , which has been attracting national media attention.
Christians Consider Future in Holy Land after ceasefire Deal
After two years of war, Christians who have been sheltering inside Gaza’s churches are considering their future in the Holy Land following the ceasefire deal.
"Dr. Blogger” promotes young people's mental health
As World Mental Health Day is marked on 10 October, SAT-7 ’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is promoting mental well-being among young people through a new social media program : Dr Blogger .
SAT-7 PARS keeps the light on for Afghan Christians
Following a 48-hour shutdown last week, the internet is back on in Afghanistan . But the blackout was a powerful reminder for SAT-7 of why being a multi-platform media ministry is so important.
Highlighting "Season of Creation" Christian Festival
As c hurches and Ch ristian groups around the world have been marking the “Season of Creation ” , SAT-7 heard from the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) about why Christians in the region must prioritise stewardship of the natural world.
Questions set phone lines abuzz on live children’s show
A new live program for Arab children is engaging young viewers through Bible stories, sketches and phone-in quizzes. In His Image , which is filmed at SAT-7’s Egypt studio, provides a safe and fun-filled experience for young viewers to learn lessons from Scripture and grow in faith. Each weekly episode is attracting over 100 calls from young viewers eager to participate live on air.
Bringing Hope to young people in Iran
“People are hopeless; they don’t know what to do . They finish school but they can’t get jobs; they can’t live their lives – many people try to commit suicide. Some try to get out of Iran but that can be even harder, having to start a new life somewhere else. We try to encourage people to hold onto faith, and to the hope that God will help Iran.”
Answering young viewers' difficult Bible questions
For teenage Christians and seekers in the Arab world wrestling with questions about God and faith, it can be hard to know where to turn. With its new series, SAT-7 ARABIC live youth show Quality Time is giving viewers the chance to ask their burning questions, hear faith-building answers, and even learn how to interpret the Bible for themselves.
Virtual Afghan Church Project Wins Innovation Grant
A pioneering SAT-7 PARS social media program is creating a “vision of a thriving Afghan Church” using virtual production technology thanks to a highly selective grant awarded to innovative projects around the world.