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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 .
“Please pray for us” – Christians in the Holy Land
“ We are fasting and praying in our churches, and we are praying that the Lord's hand would move and alter the circumstances so that people will see Jesus. ” — SAT-7 viewer in the Holy Land.
Fight for peace with love and hope
SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer writes: For the last three days, I have been doing as you all have. Watching the horrific scenes unfold across the Holy Land. I have felt that sick pit in my stomach, the very same one I have had before. Tonight, the world’s media is now talking about my homeland, Lebanon, as a “place of operations but not yet a warzone”. Will it still be the same when I wake up tomorrow?
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 .