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March 2021 9 items
Turning to the cross in a second pandemic Easter
As many countries face a new surge of COVID-19, SAT-7’s special Easter programming in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish helps viewers find new hope and life at the foot of the Cross.
SAT-7 viewers express hope during papal visit to Iraq
As SAT-7 ARABIC broadcast live coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq and his meetings with authorities and religious figures, viewers watching shared messages of hope and gratitude on social media.
SAT-7 shares inspiring stories of women for Mother's Day
As spring begins, many in the Middle East celebrate Mother’s Day, an important event that celebrates all women, not only those with children. Flowers and presents are exchanged between daughters and their mothers, mothers-in-law, sisters, and aunts, and even between friends.
You are not alone: Syrian refugees
It is ten years since the beginning of the violence in Syria, which started when major conflict broke out on 15 March 2011, following protests which were part of the wider “Arab Spring”. A recent episode of SAT-7’s program You are Not Alone has reminded viewers that the violence and displacement being experienced by Syrians remains grave and that the most vulnerable continue to suffer the most.
Innovation to mitigate educational fall-out after a decade of conflict in Syria
A decade into the Syrian Civil War, a humanitarian crisis continues to beleaguer Syrians and refugee host countries. Tenuous infrastructures and economies are buckling farther under the pressure of pandemic shutdowns. The educational brand SAT-7 ACADEMY adapts, mobilising cutting-edge instructional models to support children.
A Christian response to COVID-19: Dr Terence Ascott reflects
As we mark one year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation, life remains unrecognisable in much of the world. Dr Terence Ascott, Founder and President of SAT-7, reflects on how we should respond and maintain our spiritual and emotional health as followers of Christ.
New SAT-7 social media strategy for Arabic-speaking viewers
To meet the growing need of viewers online, and to better cater to the individual needs of its various demographics, a new social media strategy is being rolled out for SAT-7’s Arabic-speaking viewers, and within the first month, it is already bearing good fruit with our young audience.
Happy International Women’s Day!
As the pandemic pushes vulnerable women in to darker places and further invisibility, SAT-7 CEO Ms Rita El-Mounayer, shares how women are on the frontlines across the region and how our programs are giving a place to voice both their struggles, share their contributions to change and continue to encourage women to find hope in Christ.
SAT-7 broadcasts Pope’s historic visit to Iraq
Today, SAT-7 is broadcasting live the first ever pontifical visit to Iraq 5-8 March. The historic visit is expected to bring hope and consolation to many people in war-torn Iraq and across the diaspora.