The violence across the Middle East has been taking its toll on parents and families. As some grieve the loss of children, others are struggling with displacement and disruption to normal life. The conflict, which started with airstrikes on Iran on 28 February and spread to other parts of the region, has devastated many lives. In Iran, hundreds of children […]
Sudan: The “senseless war” the world forgot
The conflict in Sudan, which reached its three-year anniversary this week, has been described as the war the world forgot. Not because it ended. Not because it eased. But because other conflicts have dominated global headlines: Ukraine, Gaza, and now the crisis across the Middle East. The war in Sudan began on 15 April, 2023, as a sudden eruption of […]
Stories of faith through wars past and present
War is often measured in numbers: the dead, the displaced, the wounded. But for those caught up in conflict, war unfolds in moments: a decision made under pressure, a prayer lifted quietly, a choice to stay or go. As conflict affects daily lives in various parts of the Middle East, SAT-7’s broadcasts are revealing how people across the region face […]
Prayer for the Gulf as countries face ongoing strikes
As Gulf states continue to face a barrage of drone and missile strikes, threatening the safety of civilians and causing widespread disruption, SAT-7 is connecting people across affected countries through live broadcasts and social media initiatives. Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday 17 March that civilians in Gulf countries are at “grave risk” from the ongoing strikes, many of which have […]
The cost of faith in the Middle East and North Africa
Lent reminds us of the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert, where He chose faithfulness in the face of deprivation and temptation. Today, hard choices continue to confront believers around the world, asking what they are willing to give up in order to follow Christ. For many in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who connect with SAT-7, […]
Enabling young Arab women to find “their voice”
“Why do you think differently? Why are your thoughts out of line?” These are the questions that Youstina was constantly asked. “I felt pressured,” she explains. “I am not allowed to object…” Sandra agrees. “If someone starts to speak and say, ‘My opinion is…’ they are stopped right there. It isn’t permitted to have an opinion. It’s worse for us […]
SAT-7 adapts services and content to support viewers
As the intensifying crisis in the Middle East causes widespread disruption across the region, SAT-7 is rapidly adapting its services and content – even launching on a new satellite to reach viewers cut off from other platforms in Iran. Since 26 February, there has been disruption to the Yahsat satellite service – used by SAT-7 PARS and numerous independent Persian […]
Insight feature: Together Around the Table
By Sophie Griffith, SAT-7 UK Around the Table Producer and Presenter In a time of growing division, our new podcast Around the Table invites voices from across the UK, the Middle East and North Africa to come together for honest, hopeful and thought-provoking conversations that go deeper than the headlines. Around the Table producer and presenter Sophie Griffith reflects on why these conversations are so vital, what unity in Christ […]
Highlighting inspiring stories from Oman and Saudi Arabia
SAT-7’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is expanding its coverage in the Arab world after overcoming challenges to film inside Oman and Saudi Arabia. It proved particularly difficult to gain permission to enter and film inside the latter, and many of their initial approaches to Saudi influencers were rejected. But with perseverance, the team finally established trust through […]
Equipping North Africans “To tell their own stories”
“I first heard about Jesus through SAT-7. For a full year, SAT-7 was my only discipleship source – my church on screen – before I knew another believer. Now I want to create content to reach others the way SAT-7 reached me.” These words from a young Tunisian who took part in SAT-7 media training workshops highlight the importance of […]