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Lebanon’s president delivers Easter message on SAT-7
Michel Aoun is the only Christian president in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and this week he gave a clear message about his faith in an exclusive interview on SAT-7.
SAT-7 reports on the two tragic attacks in Egypt
Palm Sunday is a day of celebration, beginning the week of Easter. However, for Egypt, this day was marked by the bloodshed of innocent Christians after the church bombings in Tanta and Alexandria.
Sharing Easter with the suffering church
“The message of Easter is one of hope, victory, and love for all humankind. We want to share this message with our viewers through our Easter programming,” says Senior Manager Panayiotis Keenan.
SAT-7 responds to Egypt church bombings
On Sunday morning a bomb ripped through the Palm Sunday Communion Service at St George’s in Tanta in Egypt, killing 27 and injuring many more. It was followed shortly afterwards by a suicide bomber detonated outside St Mark’s Cathedral in Alexandria where Pope Tawadros, the leader of the Coptic Church, had led worship.
“My life as a Christian is a joy!”
Praise and worship singer Joumana Mdawar talks to SAT-7 about her faith and walk with Jesus, what Easter means to her, and her performance at SAT-7’s Easter concert “Crown on Your Head”.
Teaching and equipping Christians in the MENA
SPIRITUAL HUNGER The continued conflict and unrest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are directly impacting the lives of more than 50 million Arabic speakers. As a result, there is a spiritual hunger for truth, change and peace. SAT-7 is a beacon providing spiritual guidance to its audience of 21.5 million Arabic people. Viewers are responding: in 2016, SAT-7’s ARABIC Facebook pages attracted almost 3 million ‘Likes’ and there were nearly 19 million video views, a third more than in 2015.
“With the crown on your head” event in Beirut
SAT-7 has always aimed, and explored new ways, to promote peace and unity throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Music has often been a way to bring people together of different ethnicities and backgrounds.
SAT-7 PARS celebrates Norooz with thirteen days of festive programs
Imagine a reality in which the majority of Iran's population is Christian: a country where Abraham* can wake up in the morning and read his Bible; where Sara* can go to church and worship without fear of persecution. How would it contrast to today’s Iran? What would be different? How do Christianity and rich Persian culture combine and complement one another? These are a few of the questions that inspired the thirteen days of Norooz programs for SAT-7 PARS.
A voice of reason in a world of conflict
SAT-7 ARABIC’s current affairs program Bridges stands in welcome contrast to the conflicting stories and aggressive talk-show hosts that often dominate the news in the Arab region. With its credible sources and trusted guests, the show guides viewers on a path towards acceptance, empathy, and greater awareness.
Equipping women with parenting skills
In times of turmoil parents are in desperate need of support to provide stability for their children. The SAT-7 KIDS program With Smyrna is helping women with practical parenting advice from a biblical point of view.
Inside the world of the Persian-speaking women
SAT-7 PARS is supporting girls and women in Iran and Afghanistan through Insiders, a new live chat show. The show’s four presenters provide a Christian perspective as they help women work through their problems together.
Egypt worship show prays for persecutors and victims
When over a hundred Christian families hastily fled killings and death threats in North Sinai, SAT-7 producer Andrew Gamal decided to devote the week’s live worship show to pray for them.
A platform for women’s voices
“Every woman has her struggles. Needle and New Thread is like a room with glass walls. When we are transparent, women join in, speak freely, and listen to one another.”
Investing in women
Women across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) face many difficulties and restrictions, ranging from societal oppression to severe physical abuse. A combination of male domination in society, traditional cultural pressures, and a lack of empowerment can leave them feeling worthless.
Being a woman in the Arab world
Imagine that your whole life is limited to what your family members choose. How would it feel to be denied education, a career, the choice of a partner, or even freedom of movement?
SAT-7 hears stories of Christians fleeing terror in Egypt
Hundreds of Coptic Christians have fled from northern Sinai, Egypt after a series of killings carried out by so-called Islamic State (IS). SAT-7 programmes covered the crisis in its current affairs and worship broadcasts as at least 118 Christian families fled the coastal city of El-Arish.
Shattering the glass ceiling: celebrating successful women
Women across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) face many difficulties and restrictions that can leave them feeling worthless. A combination of male domination, traditional cultural pressures, and a lack of empowerment results in suffering that ranges from social suffocation to severe abuse.
ISIS targets Coptic Christians in Egypt
Hundreds of Coptic Christians flee from northern Sinai, Egypt after a sequence of attacks from the so-called Islamic State (IS). The attacks in Sinai began in 2015 and have significantly escalated over the past few weeks. SAT-7 addresses the situation on the current affairs program Bridges.
Role models of giving
SAT-7 KIDS' program presenters and crew are putting their words into practice, by being shining examples of Jesus' teachings on the importance of giving.
Challenging attitudes on disability in Turkey
A program on SAT-7’s Turkish channel is challenging cultural perspectives on disability and seeking to inspire change in communities.
SAT-7 PARS women’s show exposes racism
In a recent episode of the SAT-7 PARS women’s show Insiders , the presenters discussed racism, its effects on individuals, and how Christians can help make a difference.
Love and dating in the Arab world
As western flower sellers, restaurants, and chocolatiers prepare for Valentine’s Day, how do couples in the Middle East mark the day – or do they?
“IF WE CAN DO IT, YOU CAN TOO!”
The brand new SAT-7 TÜRK women’s show Homemade aims to inspire female viewers all over Turkey, through a variety of creative and insightful segments.
The strength of partnership
Partners are an essential part of SAT-7. They often provide expertise, seconded staff, and other resources to support the organisation’s work. SAT-7 Partners gather annually to receive a personal update about SAT-7’s work, discuss goals, and elect members to serve on the International Council.