Iraqi women’s stories of faith and strength in adversity
February 2024Women 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. The stories reveal the impact of war and persecution on women in particular as they seek to care for their families, but […]
Supporting viewers through the ups and downs of marriage
February 2024We have been hearing from many of our viewers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) about their desire for healthier marriages. While some contact us in desperate need of help, others get in touch to share stories of God’s faithfulness. Whatever their situation, SAT-7 seeks to listen to their needs, provide support, and encourage godliness in our viewers’ […]
Supporting Christians in the world’s most hostile places
February 2024Eighteen countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) feature in the 2024 World Watch List that highlights the 50 most difficult places in the world for Christians. SAT-7 is strengthening believers across the region as they face persecution and oppression, through discipleship programmes on satellite TV and social media, and by offering prayer and pastoral support. Nine countries […]
One year on from earthquakes, SAT-7 continues to broadcast hope to Türkiye and Syria
February 2024One year on from the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes, among the most deadly disasters of recent times, SAT-7 TÜRK and SAT-7 ARABIC continue to uncover stories of hope and to support viewers suffering from the impact. On 6 February 2023, at 4am, the first of two powerful earthquakes struck south Türkiye and northwest Syria. Over 50,000 lives were lost, and millions of […]
New programmes for children and youth coming soon
SAT-7 will release a string of new programmes for children and young people across all four of the network’s channels this year. From worship songs and storytelling to lifestyle advice and inter-generational learning, our fresh content will help young viewers to learn more about Jesus and how to live for Him. On SAT-7 KIDS, for children in the Arab World, […]
New technology revolutionises Persian programming
January 2024A cutting-edge virtual camera system installed at SAT-7 PARS’ Limassol studio in Cyprus is taking multiple Persian programs to new heights. It enables presenters and actors to move about in, and even interact with, a digitally-designed virtual environment that is bringing stories to life. The virtual production technology was introduced last year and has become a foundational element of four SAT-7 PARS programs. Two […]
Dalir’s story: Growing faith in Afghanistan
January 2024Dalir* is a new Christian from Afghanistan living under the rule of the Taliban. “Beloved of the Lord, we would be grateful for any advice you can give us,” he told the SAT-7 PARS viewer support team. “We have only been in the family of believers for two years and I give thanks to our heavenly Father that He touched […]
Out of school: Addressing the MENA’s education crisis
January 2024In a region where poverty, human rights abuses, gender inequality, and conflict impact millions of lives, education can bring hope for a better future. But as the world marks the International Day of Education (24 January), nearly 15 million children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are not in school1 , with girls especially affected. Girls in the […]