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Praying with Middle Eastern Fathers
Christian fathers in the Middle East are beset on all sides. Persecution, social and cultural pressures, fragile economies, and conflict or post-conflict societies are making Christlike parenting intensely difficult. Despite this, SAT-7 continues to receive inspiring messages from faithful fathers who are doing all they can to help raise their children in a godly way. Will you pray for them this Father’s Day?
Arab men see their value in God's eyes
In the Middle East Father’s Day tends to go by mostly unnoticed, in sharp contrast to Mother’s Day. The culture tends to see emotional expression as feminine, leaving most men without space or permission to explore their feelings and develop emotional maturity. This affects men’s ability to serve as fathers with a healthy understanding of masculinity and manhood.
Three reasons not to give up on the Middle East
As SAT-7 celebrates its 27th anniversary of broadcasting to the Middle East and North Africa, our CEO, Rita El-Mounayer, offers this moving appeal not to abandon hope for the region.
A VITAL MESSAGE OF UNITY SHARED AS SAT-7 turns 27
To celebrate our 27 years of service in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), SAT-7 will broadcast an extra-special program entitled We Believe throughout the first week of June. Showcasing two large choirs, a range of well-known Lebanese media personalities, multiple creative segments crafted for the occasion by the SAT-7 team in Lebanon, and plenty more, the show promises to reach a large audience with the vital message of unity.
Women prisoners in Lebanon share stories of struggle and faith
“In life it’s said that behind every door there is new hope and a new opportunity to love, find joy, and live life with all its ups and downs. But what happens when the door opens into a prison cell? What becomes of life then? And who do you turn into?”
Sudan Christians tell SAT-7 of desperate situation in Khartoum
Sudanese Christians living in areas of Khartoum have painted a desperate picture of life caught between warring armies, with one pastor saying the worsening situation means leaving might be his only option.
Afghanistan: a major response to a major crisis
The crisis in Afghanistan is so widespread and has escalated so rapidly that it is scarcely believable. Economically, the country is on its knees, with an extra 15 million Afghans pushed into poverty since 2020. [1] Socially, there is intense pressure on vulnerable groups, with women “systematically being erased from all areas of public life” [2] and non-Muslims experiencing “continued harassment, repression, and violence”. [3] SAT-7, seeking to make God’s love visible in the region, has stepped up its programming for Afghans in recent months.
Enabling youth in Egypt
SAT-7 has launched a new project designed to equip and encourage young people in Egypt to invest themselves in their local communities and wider society and to promote the social conditions that will enhance their freedoms.
Tribute to George Verwer
SAT-7’s Founder Dr Terence Ascott has paid tribute to George Verwer, the founder of Operation Mobilisation (OM), who passed away last week.
SAT-7 Easter programs offer new life and hope
Christians across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are joining in vibrant Easter celebrations during mid-April. [1] SAT-7’s channels are broadcasting a range of programs that share the life and hope of the Easter message with Arabic, Persian, and Turkish audiences.
Arab children share what they learned from SAT-7 KIDS
Our young viewers share about their favourite programs and what they've learned through the Arabic-speaking children's channel, SAT-7 KIDS.
The church at work in the earthquake zone
In the aftermath of February’s devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, Turkish Christians have been showing God’s love to survivors of the catastrophe. One moving example are the members of İzmir Işık Church in the west of Türkiye, who drove 14 hours east to cook meals, distribute clothes, and spend time with those impacted by the earthquakes in Antakya.
Six months on: Persian women still call for freedom
Six months have passed since the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, at the hands of the Iranian authorities. Against a backdrop of government oppression and police brutality, passionate protesters in the country continue to call for freedom. As Iranian women and girls seek a brighter future, SAT-7 has been amplifying their stories and prayers to the nation.
Changing the story for Arab women
A new SAT-7 TV series is part of a major five-year project that aims to help women and girls in the Arab world enjoy the freedom and dignity they deserve as people made equally with men by God.
Change and freedom for women
“In our community, we agreed that our daughter will marry our neighbour once she’s mature. But when I saw the early marriage clip, and I remembered what happened to me, I gained a little bit of strength to fight for my daughter and stop what happened to me happening to her.”
Rescue teams return to You are Not Alone to share stories of faith and hope among the tragedy of the Türkiye and Syria earthquakes
Ali Safieldeen, a Lebanese civil defense worker who was part of a rescue mission to Syria returned to the program to share a follow up story, and a heartbreaking story from his own life that urges him to do the work he does.
SAT-7 TÜRK: A vital resource in times of disaster
Three weeks have passed since two disastrous earthquakes struck south-eastern Türkiye and a week since two major aftershocks. Throughout this time, SAT-7 TÜRK has been a vital resource for its viewers, especially women and children, by providing spiritual, psychological, and practical support and encouragement.
SAT-7 TÜRK team head to disaster area
On Friday, 17 February, a team from SAT-7 TÜRK went to the area affected by the disastrous earthquake on 6 February to inform Turkish-speaking Christian viewers in Türkiye and around the world regarding the physical and mental status of people in the area and to document the latest status of the Christian cultural heritage.
Building a better future: Courage and hope as Lebanon, Our Story book launches
Civic and religious leaders and government ministers gathered at SAT-7’s Lebanon studios on Thursday 9 February for an event to mark the publication of a very special book. It comprises moving stories told by young people in Lebanon at Storytelling Clubs that formed part of SAT-7’s Lebanon, Our Story (LOS) project.
Pastor Vahan gives spiritual courage through his sermon
Pastor Vahan İsaoğlu, the presenter of the SAT-7 TÜRK program Behind the Veil, experienced as a young boy the huge earthquake in Türkiye in 1999. He is using this experience to give spiritual support to others following the disaster of 6 February.
SAT-7 TÜRK staff provide help to the earthquake zone
"Our job right now is communication. Following this earthquake we have learned that communication is very important."
SAT-7 Amplifies The Voices Of Syrian Earthquake Survivors
SAT-7 ARABIC program You Are Not Alone has lent its platform for Syrian families and church leaders to testify to the situation and needs on the ground in the wake of the earthquake.
Hope in times of Chaos
In response to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria that have claimed the lives of thousands, George Makeen, Executive Director of SAT-7 Arabic Channels, offers this reflection on hope in times of chaos.
SAT-7 responds to earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
“We are in prayer every moment because we know our help will come from the almighty God. That’s why we are begging everyone to pray to our God for us,” says Melih Ekener, SAT-7 TÜRK Executive Director.