Across Afghanistan, formal schooling is restricted or inaccessible for millions. But families and small communities are accessing literacy and learning in their homes, villages and shared spaces through SAT-7 PARS programme Sun of Hope. “Our children do not attend school,” writes one viewer from Afghanistan. “Previously, I used to send them to local religious leaders to learn reading and writing […]
As International Men’s Day approaches, messages to SAT-7 reveal the unseen emotional and spiritual battles faced by men across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Middle Eastern men are raised to stay strong: to shoulder responsibility, to endure, to provide. But in a region marked by economic strain and shifting traditions, that strength often hides silent battles: depression, guilt, […]
In a region where young people often feel unheard, SAT-7’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is empowering them to create and showcase their own stories through its internship training scheme and youth film festival, which has been attracting national media attention. The internship scheme, involving participants from Egypt, Syria and Sudan, culminated last week with a graduation ceremony […]
“I’ve tried many times to have a relationship with God, but I have failed,” said Mirna, a SAT-7 ARABIC viewer from Egypt. “If I feel hungry for God, why can I never find Him? Does this mean that God has rejected me?” Mirna’s disappointment and frustration prompted her to reach out to our Viewer Support team, where she received a […]
A new live programme for Arab children is engaging young viewers through Bible stories, sketches and phone-in quizzes. In His Image, which is filmed at SAT-7’s Egypt studio, provides a safe and fun-filled experience for young viewers to learn lessons from Scripture and grow in faith. Each weekly episode is attracting over 100 calls from young viewers eager to participate […]
With around 30 million children aged 5 to 18 out of school in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), SAT-7 continues to be a source of hope and growth for young minds. This International Literacy Day (8 September), we consider how SAT-7’s educational programmes are helping children to learn at home in Persian, Arabic and Turkish. Madrassas (religious centres) […]
Sara and Sirius*, an Iranian couple, discovered faith in Christ through SAT-7 while living in Iran – a decision that came at a cost. Forced to flee their homeland in search of safety and freedom, they found refuge in the UK, where they experienced something they never thought possible: a warm welcome into a church family. We recently had the […]
When Kais from Tunisia experienced a mental health crisis, he tried to find comfort in religious rituals. But it wasn’t until he discovered the “great love that casts out all fear” that his life turned around. “After finishing my university studies, I went through a period of psychological distress,” Kais shared in a message to SAT-7 ARABIC’s Viewer Support team. […]
As Father’s Day is marked on different dates across the world this month, SAT-7’s CEO Rita El-Mounayer reflects on her childhood during Lebanon’s civil war and the long-lasting impact of her own father on who – and where – she is today. Rita shared her story with Liz Wright’s Live Your Best Life podcast, which you can watch in full […]
For Turkish people seeking Jesus, it can be difficult to build an accurate understanding of the Christian faith, find spiritual encouragement, and connect with a vibrant church. We recently heard from SAT-7 TÜRK viewer Ercan*, who overcame the odds to find Jesus and community in Türkiye. “CHANGED MY LIFE” “I have been researching about Christianity for many years,” Ercan said […]