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Pandemic prompts SAT-7 KIDS viewers to lean on God’ss Word
While COVID-19 has left a negative imprint on the world, on the SAT-7 KIDS program Bible Heroes, the pandemic has also led to a deeper engagement with viewers – and spiritual growth as their young hearts connect with the Word of God. “It’s like we are one family,” Presenter Elie says, and viewers agree.
Gathering our strength to believe in change for mid-East Christians
As turmoil continues across the world, Phil Hilditch, Faith and Development Specialist with the SAT-7 International team, shares his reflections on our role as Christians and the everlasting encouragement and call to action we have been given by God.
Happy International Friendship Day! - Rita's Vlog
SAT-7 CEO, Rita El-Mounayer reflects on the importance of friendship and unity to promote peace and hope today and for generations to come on International Friendship Day
Viewers’ lives change through brave testimonies on SAT-7
“You made me dance like David” says a viewer of the new program Spiritual Evening, which attracts large audiences with testimonies and worship music. Presented by two well-known Lebanese figures with their own amazing stories of transformation, the show offers Christ’s hope in a country facing economic crisis.
“Much work to be done” for women’s rights in the MENA
While some news headlines show hope and progress, others reveal there is still a long road ahead in the fight for gender equality and opportunities for women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As part of the efforts towards change, SAT-7 continues to beam messages for educating viewers, advocating for the marginalised, and encouraging new perspectives.
Hagia Sophia - unique and valuable Christian heritage
As the Hagia Sophia becomes a functioning mosque once more on July 24, SAT-7 looks beyond politics, and remembers Turkey’s unique and valuable Christian heritage.
Iranian women – serving God from house church to prison
When 13 Iranian Christians were recently arrested in three different cities in Iran, at least four women were among them. As Iranian women play a vital ministry role even under threat of arrest, Mojdeh*, who spent 40 days in prison in Iran, encourages SAT-7 PARS viewers with how God’s “utterly tangible presence” sustained her there.
Lebanon cries for prayer as families go hungry
With Lebanon’s economy and currency in freefall, families who have lost everything are bartering all they own to try to feed their children. On the SAT-7 ARABIC program You Are Not Alone , images of empty fridges and the story of a desperate, yet dignified father build to one cry: please unite in prayer for Lebanon.
SAT-7’s power to bypass lockdown opens new partnerships
During COVID-19 lockdowns, SAT-7’s ability to resource and encourage viewers in their own homes became vital as on-the-ground organisations were forced to scale back. Nicoletta Michael, SAT-7’s Development Manager, shares how new partnerships have developed and how working together can maximise the impact of all.
Heart-Winning Drama Tackles Prejudice, Promotes Rights
A new SAT-7 ARABIC drama will promote women’s and minority rights among millions of viewers in the Middle East. By allowing them to identify with those who are different, Backstage will encourage the tolerance that is greatly needed as new, coronavirus-related human rights abuses hit the region’s most marginalised people.