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Beirut church shares love of refugees across Arab world
A Beirut church that has learnt to love its refugee neighbours is now testifying to that love to audiences across the Arab world through SAT-7.
Educating a potentially lost generation
Millions of children in the Middle East have been displaced by violence and are missing out on education. The SAT-7 KIDS program My School is stepping in to help prevent this vulnerable generation becoming “lost”.
Girl who forgave ISIS cannot wait to go home
Almost two years after a SAT-7 interview with a ten-year-old displaced Iraqi girl went viral on the internet; the same girl told the channel she cannot wait to go home to Qaraqosh when the liberation of the Mosul area is completed.
Children's digital show teaches Bible stories
New SAT-7 KIDS Bible-teaching show With Zack uses engaging technology to communicate the Gospel to digitally–savvy young viewers.
A Girly program for young Persian women
Presenter Parastoo Poortaheri and the SAT-7 PARS team are planning a new live show that will offer vital support to girls aged 8–15.
Children learn the importance of worship
Praise Factory, a new SAT-7 KIDS program, teaches the importance of spending time worshipping God.
Arab women reconcile with God
Start from Here is a program that shakes off old stereotypes for a more healthy and constructive future for women in the Arab world.
Breaking taboos and overcoming obstacles
In the wake of the 2016 Paralympics, SAT-7 TÜRK is continuing to inspire and change perspectives on disability through the program Obstacle Overcomers .
Tackling sexism in the Farsi-speaking world
Gender discrimination is rife, severely limiting opportunities for girls and women in the Middle East and North Africa.
Violence against Coptic Christians
SAT-7 ARABIC’S live current affairs program Bridges responds to extremist attacks and seeks solutions.
Heavenly half an hour
A recent episode of SAT-7 KIDS teaching program Half an Hour explored what the Bible says about heaven.
Sing to the Lord a new song
Little Musician, a Farsi-language program for children aged 4–12, will be recorded in late September and early October this year.
New audience for SAT-7 TÜRK
SAT-7’s channel for Turkish-speaking viewers is now available to 4-5 million people via a private subscription television service.
New Cyprus studio
SAT-7 PARS are preparing to move into a much-anticipated new studio in Limassol, Cyprus.
Providing Light to the Blind
“…In this world you will have tribulations” (John 16:33). It is a verse we have all heard. And, considering recent global events, it is a wonder that there can ever be any other type of experience.
Children’s show inspires with role models
“Let the children come to me!” This was Jesus’ command and with 125 million under 16-year-olds living in the Middle East and North Africa, from day one SAT-7 has been equally committed to sharing God’s love with them as it has with adults.
Middle East’s largest Christian TV network celebrates 20 years on-air
From broadcasting two hours to 840 each week; from one channel to five; from one to three languages; all achieved in just 20 years. SAT-7’s first Arabic program aired on 31 May 1996 to millions across the Middle East and North Africa. SAT-7 will celebrate this milestone with a special event in Egypt.
Live programs provide freedom
Your prayers are needed. We see it in the news every day. Stories about the horrors Christians are facing across the globe.
Easter celebration honours refugee kids
A SAT-7 commissioned crew braved war-torn Syria to film a special Easter program. The faces of 300 refugee children beam with joy on the production, scheduled to broadcast on 24 March.
The moral conundrum of the refugee crisis
As European Union leaders meet again with Turkey in their struggle for a humanitarian and comprehensive policy to stem the incoming flow of migrants, there are a number of moral issues that need to be better understood and addressed.
SAT-7 helps women claim their rights
On 8 March the world will commemorate International Women’s Day – a global celebration of women's achievements throughout history and, perhaps more importantly, a time to call for further change and progress.
God provides in miraculous ways
“Yes, it is a miracle.” Although Terence Ascott, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SAT-7, admits that the word “miracle” is overused, he is happy to apply it to the Christian broadcaster’s achievements over the 20 years since it was launched.
Confiscated SAT-7 equipment returned
On 28 January the authorities in Egypt returned all confiscated equipment to the SAT-7 studio in Cairo, more than three months after its seizure by the country’s Censorship Police. The equipment was received back in good condition.
Confiscated SAT-7 Equipment Returned
On 28 January the authorities in Egypt returned all confiscated equipment to the SAT-7 studio in Cairo, more than three months after its seizure by the country’s Censorship Police. The equipment was received back in good condition.