Being a People of Hope
June 2020Christians have a critical role in crisis-hit societies, senior Middle Eastern Church leaders tell SAT-7. WATCH NOW: Rita’s interview with Archbishop Angaelos “Dare to Believe” was the title of SAT-7’s Network conference for international partners and supporters that was planned for March this year. The event had to be cancelled because of Covid-19, but SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer recently […]
SAT-7 calls for peace amid anti-Christian attacks in Turkey
June 2020After an increase in attacks on church buildings and threats against Christians and minorities in Turkey, SAT-7 TÜRK has amplified their calls for peace and justice. “We are deeply concerned by the recent rise in threats and attacks against Christians and minority communities,” said Melih Ekener, the channel’s Executive Director. “SAT-7 TÜRK’s news department is a hub connected to churches […]
Team Spotlight: Development Team
May 2020This month we focus on the Development Team. Clever minds, powerful communication skills and a passion to spread the message of Jesus through the work of SAT-7 make this team a force to be reckoned with. The observant among you will notice that Steve is also currently on the Communications Team, featured last quarter. He is a busy man! So […]
Studio Spotlight: Limassol, Cyprus
The Spotlight now falls on the SAT-7 PARS studio in Limassol, a lively port city on the south coast of Cyprus. Producing high-quality content out of a house in Limassol could work for only so long. As the studio’s output increased, so their space needed to expand. Towards the end of 2016 they got just what they needed: a roomy […]
A Deep Thirst For God’s Hope In Syria
Nine years of ongoing war have in Syria have led to the biggest refugee crisis of modern times. The country is reeling, and no area of daily life has escaped unscathed. Mina Awny, Presenter of Family of Jesus on SAT-7 KIDS, travelled to Syria in an attempt to bring some hope to children still living there. Mina (pictured, left), along […]
A New Life Blossoms As Wanderer Finds His Way Home
A mountain walk, a cool wind blowing, a new life blossoming. Apt phrases used by Rambod,* a SAT-7 PARS viewer who shared his beautiful story with us. Rambod’s self-esteem was low from a young age. “I was timid and had a low view of myself, always seeking to prove myself to others and have their approval.” By the age of […]
The Briefing – May 2020
May 2020Public attention at home and in the Middle East and North Africa understandably turned inward in recent months as we faced the COVID-19 pandemic. But for others the pandemic has been a cover for more menacing activities. Since January 2020 there has been a surge in attacks by so-called Islamic State (IS) groups in Syria and Iraq. Eastern areas of […]
“With You” in the Pandemic
May 2020“We are with you in this.” This is the message that all SAT-7’s channels are sharing with their 25 million viewers as they face the pressures of income loss, health risks and life under lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Existing and many new shows and a wealth of online content are tackling the issues raised by the pandemic to […]