11 October 2022 “We want to target the ‘everywoman’ – those who are somehow entrapped and confined,” says Maggie Morgan, producer and director of SAT-7’s new live programme Today not Tomorrow, which will be broadcast on SAT-7 ARABIC this month. “Whether confinement is literal, for those living in small villages, in their families’ homes, who have limited freedom of movement, […]
The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in the custody of Iran’s “morality police” has sparked that nation’s most serious unrest since 2009. Mahsa, an Iranian Kurd on a visit to family in Tehran, was detained for allegedly wearing the hijab incorrectly and days later, on 16 September, died after being hospitalised in a coma. As news of Mahsa’s death […]
After nearly two weeks of protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, is there any hope left between the violence and anguish? “Yes,” says SAT-7 PARS presenter Sally Momtazi. “Women are no longer alone; the country’s men are standing with them.” “Tragically, what happened to Mahsa Amini is not the first instance of this kind. Iranian women are […]
“Nora…. hey, Nora! Is that you? Oh, I’m so excited! You don’t know me, but I know you. You’re one of my favourite presenters on SAT-7 TÜRK!” Bahar* is a really devoted viewer of SAT-7 TÜRK. She watches all the programmes and knows the names of all the presenters, camera operators, directors, and lighting crew. Her favourite presenter is Nora […]
“I am Leen Abou Jaoude. I am 11 years old, and this is my voice.” These words begin a story that shows what young people can do for God’s kingdom when they are given a chance to flourish and be heard. Reflecting on her appearance on the SAT-7 ARABIC programme You Are Not Alone, Leen says, “For eight years I silenced […]
One year on from the capture of Afghanistan by the Taliban, SAT-7 viewers there are describing the disastrous impacts of tyranny, unemployment, and food shortages. A questionnaire sent by our viewer support team to those with whom we are in regular communication asked what life is now like for them on the ground. “An atmosphere of fear and intimidation rules […]
17 August 2022 A survey of SAT-7 viewers in Afghanistan has shown that Christians continue to live in fear one year after the Taliban seized power in the country. “Fear and dread have taken all of Afghanistan and have especially affected religious and ethnic minorities,” explains Daanesh*, one of many Afghan viewers who correspond with the SAT-7 Christian TV and […]
A new Free to Believe? campaign was launched at the New Wine festival this week by Christian satellite TV and digital media network, SAT-7, with the support of Egyptian Archbishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Christians attending New Wine were urged by Archbishop Angaelos and SAT-7 Founder and President, Dr Terence Ascott, to become advocates for Freedom of Religion […]
Since August 2021, Elham,* a man living in Afghanistan, has been in contact with the SAT-7 PARS Viewer Support team, who have walked virtually with him through the turmoil of Taliban control in Afghanistan and Elham’s ongoing search for truth and freedom. “The people of Afghanistan are living through a disastrous nightmare,” wrote Elham to the SAT-7 PARS Viewer Support […]
