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SYRIANS STILL SUFFERING ON 13th ANNIVERSARY OF WAR
The civil war in Syria rarely makes the headlines now, but the people there are still suffering immensely as a result of the conflict that started 13 years ago this week (15 March). Through its programming and Viewer Support team, SAT-7 continues to connect with Syrian viewers and remind them they are not forgotten.
Gazan teenager calls for end to war and return to school
Over 625,000 children and teenagers from Gaza have been out of school for months, and at least 346 schools have been damaged or destroyed. [1] A remarkable teenage girl, displaced in Rafah, has told SAT-7 about her hopes to finish her education and be part of future efforts to rebuild her devastated homeland.
“A hero accompanied us in our journey of pain”
As this month marked the first anniversary of the devastating Türkiye -Syria earthquakes , special episodes on SAT-7 uncovered the integral part played by the Church in helping victims , and how the Lord brought comfort and strength to those affected by the disaster .
Iraqi women’s stories of faith and strength in adversity
Women from Iraq have shared powerful stories of faith and strength in the face of adversity as part of two special SAT-7 documentaries that highlighted the resilience of the Church in a country blighted by conflict and instability .
Iraqi church documentary brings hope in face of regional conflict
As regional tensions provoked by the war in Gaza continue to escalate, people in the Middle East feel increasingly hopeless. But the resilience shown by the people of Iraq – especially the Christian community – tells a story that can bring hope to others.
Supporting viewers through the ups and downs of marriage
We have been hearing from many of our viewers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) about their desire for healthier marriages. While some contact us in desperate need of help, others get in touch to share stories of God’s faithfulness. Whatever their situation, SAT-7 seeks to listen to their needs, provide support, and encourage godliness in our viewers’ relationships.
New Turkish programs share God’ss Word with suffering nation
New programs for 2024 on SAT-7’s Turkish-language channel aim to support people with the power of God’s Word and highlight His work in Türkiye, both past and present.
Together with women in the Middle East and North Africa
“I am grateful for your help and encouragement which really lifts my spirits. I believe the Lord is showing me, through you, that I am not alone and even in the most difficult circumstances there is help and guidance for me. I hope for healing for Iran in the name of the Lord Jesus”. Pariyah, SAT-7 viewer in Iran.
“Nothing less than a crime”: speaking out against FGM
“ Why did they do it to us? I will never do this to my daughter. ” A s the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) this week , SAT-7 viewers and programs are speaking out against this devastating practice , which affect s al most 50 million girls and women in the Middle East and North Africa ( MEN A) .
One year on from earthquakes, SAT-7 continues to broadcast hope to Türkiye and Syria
One year on from the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes, among the most deadly disasters of recent times, SAT-7 TÜRK and SAT-7 ARABIC continue to uncover stories of hope and to support viewers suffering from the impact.
Persian programs harness the power of storytelling in 2024
Powerful stories and real-life testimonies of Persian believers will be feature d in SAT-7 PARS’ varied schedule of brand-new programs and much-loved returning live programs in 2024 , broadcasting God’s hope to viewers in Iran, Afghanistan , and Tajikistan.
New programs for children and youth coming soon
SAT-7 will release a string of new programs for children and young people across all four of the network’s channels this year. From worship songs and storytelling to lifestyle advice and inter-generational learning, our fresh content will help young viewers to learn more about Jesus and how to live for Him .
Supporting Christians in the world’s most hostile places
Eighteen countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) feature in the 2024 World Watch List [1] that highlights the 50 most difficult places in the world for Christians . SAT-7 is strengthening bel ievers across the region as they face persecution and oppression , through discipleship progra ms on satellite TV and social media, and by offering prayer and pastoral support.
Praise “louder than the blast of bombs” at special worship event
Praise from a gathering of 10,000 Christians at a special worship event in Lebanon was said to be “ louder than the blast of bombs” as leaders affirmed the power of c hurch unity in the “ afflicted ” Middle East region.
Out of school: addressing the MENA’s education crisis
In a region where poverty, human rights abuses, gender inequality, and conflict impact millions of lives, education can bring hope for a better future. But as the world marks the International Day of Education (24 January), nearly 15 million children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are not in school [1] , with girls especially affected.
Stories of God’s grace in leaders’ lives inspire viewers
A new program on SAT-7 ARABIC is giving a platform for Christian leaders and influencers to be vulnerable about their struggles and share how God’s grace has helped them to overcome trials.
New technology revolutionises Persian programming
A cutting-edge virtual camera system installed at SAT-7 PARS’ Limassol studio in Cyprus is taking multiple Persian programs to new heights. It enables presenters and actors to move about in, and even interact with, a digitally-designed virtual environment that is bringing stories to life.
Activity show breaks down barriers amid rising tensions in Lebanon
SAT-7 KIDS’ innovative activity program for young people, Puzzle, is returning to the screen this week . It comes amid rising tensions between different groups in Lebanon, making the program’s core messages of friendship, Freedom of Religion or Belief, and the recognition of differences, all the more vital.
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.
The Myth of Human Equality
As the world marks the 75 th anniversary (10 December) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, SAT-7’s Ministry Content Advisor George Makeen questions the reality of the e quality of all people and calls on the Church to stand for this core biblical principle .