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Restoring hope in Afghanistan through education
Nearly three years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, the children of the troubled nation are embroiled in an education crisis. In response, SAT-7’s Persian channel is making a Dari-language educational TV program to help Afghan children learn to read and write, giving them “hope for the future”.
Meeting Jesus through powerful children’s film
A powerful new film on SAT-7 KIDS is introducing young viewers to the love of God . After watching the short movie Adonai , one viewer from the Holy Land said, “ I was so touched… I felt that I wanted to meet Jesus . ”
SAT-7 Youth project invited to give workshop at Cairo University
SAT-7’s Youth for an Enabling Society ( YES ) project was invited to one of Egypt’s top universities to run a workshop on caring for the environment and how media can be used to heighten awareness of important issues among young people.
The little show teaching children about Jesus
With its handmade children’s program, Sweet Anecdotes , SAT-7’s Persian channel is going small. The makers are taking a traditional approach to animation – filming little paper characters in a miniature set – and using it to share the Gospel with young viewers in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
SAT-7 film Toxic taken up by four international airlines
SAT-7 is thrilled to announce that Toxic, our first feature-length film, is now available for travellers flying with Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudia, and Kuwait Airways! The movie’s inclusion on the in-flight playlists of these major airlines means that tens of millions of travellers are now only a click away from encountering Christ’s message of forgiveness.
Celebrating the Holy Spirit’s work in the MENA this Pentecost
SAT-7 is always excited to hear stories of what the Holy Spirit is doing in the hearts of believers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As churches in the region mark the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, we highlight and celebrate our viewers’ experiences of His work in their lives .
Arab celebrities support SAT-7 Youth project
Famous actors, writers, influencers, and entrepreneurs from the Arab world are helping to raise the profile of SAT-7’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project by taking part in productions aimed at inspiring the next generation in the region.
Support for Arab families affected by divorce
As the International Day of Families is marked on 15 May, we consider how high divorce rates are affecting people in the Arab world and how SAT-7 is using its programming and Viewer Support teams to encourage godly relationships.
Women and children “suffer most” in region’s conflicts
As Mother’s Day is marked in some parts of the world this Sunday (12 May), we consider the struggles facing mothers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and pray for those bearing and raising children in conflict zones and other hard circumstances.
Archbishop Angaelos reflects on Egyptian church history
As Orthodox Christians prepare to celebrate Easter (5 May), Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church, London, Chair of the SAT-7 International Council, shares a reflection on Christianity in Egypt and how the resurrection brings hope to believers living in hardship and persecution…
World Press Freedom Day: Giving Christians a voice through media
As World Press Freedom Day is marked on 3 May, we take a look at the heavy restrictions on press freedom in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and see what SAT-7 is doing to make a difference by giving local Christians a voice.
Overcoming barriers to sharing the Gospel in the Middle East and North Africa
Against a backdrop of conflict, political unrest, economic turmoil, grinding poverty, and forced displacement, the people of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are crying out for a message of hope and peace. There are many challenges to and restrictions on sharing the Gospel in the region, but SAT-7 is using the power of satellite TV and digital media to break through these barriers.
Sudan church perseveres in faith and love amid conflict
“The church is our safety zone, not just as a place, but our presence together brings peace and hope to our hearts even in the middle of war.” Raafat Samir, Secretary General of the Sudan Evangelical Alliance.
Global sensation 'the chosen' coming to SAT-7
SAT-7 is delighted to announce that the international hit series The Chosen will soon be broadcast on our platforms, enabling viewers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to watch its powerful portrayal of the life of Jesus.
Young people voice hopes for world through song and prayer
As the world marks Earth Day (22 April), children and young people from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are sharing their hopes for the planet through song and prayer.
Project’s impact “beyond our expectation” in first two years
When SAT-7 launched its Gender Equality and Freedom of Religion or Belief (GE & FoRB) project two years ago, it hoped that a few hundred Arab women would engage with its activities. But a recent evaluation has highlighted much greater demand for the on and off-screen support the project is offering.
Expert guests help women address issues in Persian world
Violence against women is an all-too-common problem in the Persian world. SAT-7 program Insiders is keeping this “secret” abuse in the spotlight as the latest series highlight s how a lack of Freedom of Religion or Belief ( FoRB ) often underpins a range of social and emotional issues.
Standing firm in the risen Christ amid Holy Land conflict
This Easter, six months after the outbreak of war in the Holy Land, SAT-7 has been broadcasting the voices of its hard-pressed Christians. In the midst of this devastating conflict, they are finding hope and peace in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Service from Bethlehem church part of SAT-7’s Easter coverage
Live services from a church in Bethlehem and the Istanbul church where a shooting took place earlier this year will highlight the power and hope of Easter to viewers in challenging circumstances across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
“My problem is that I am a girl” – SAT-7 viewers find value
Cultural and religious practices in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) leave many women and girls in the region feeling worthless. But SAT-7 programs like My Mirror , and encouragement from the Viewer Support team, are helping Arab women to see just how valuable they are in God’s eyes.
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 .