Displaced from their homes and often unable to access healthcare, refugees are especially vulnerable to an array of physical and mental health problems. SAT-7 is helping them to help themselves find healing through a series of short medical information segments. “You are your own doctor” is the message from the programme, which is presented by Dr Hany Keylada, an expert […]
Helping refugees to help themselves
The Briefing – January 2017: the year ahead
Another year began, with signs that 2017 too is set to be fraught with challenges for the people of the Middle East, Christian and Muslim alike. An attack at a famous night club in Istanbul by so-called Islamic State (IS) killed 39 people celebrating the New Year. The following day multiple bombs in Baghdad killed dozens more. So what lies […]
Prophetic, practical peace-making in Syria and Iraq
The Church of England’s only Syrian-born clergyman, Dr Nadim Nassar, is also Director of the London-based Awareness Foundation, a charity that provides peace-making education in Syria and Iraq and builds understanding between faiths in the UK. SAT-7 UK’s Press and Communications Officer, Lindsay Shaw, spoke to him just after he returned from Beirut where, among other things, he had filmed […]
Where are the role models?
With all the changes rocking the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and indeed the wider world, it is not only a sense of chaos that is increasingly causing hopelessness and desperation. A lack of quality role models, of leaders or authorities who can be trusted, is also a very important contributor to the crisis. People need order and […]
Bethlehem messengers who bear good news
Two special broadcasts from Bethlehem were among SAT-7’s packed and diverse schedule of Christmas programmes this year between the Western Christmas (25 December) and the Eastern one (7 January). Amid worship and concerts in a multitude of styles from many locations and denominations, a simple half hour show from Bethlehem both reminded viewers of the humble birth of a Saviour […]
Pray for Turkey and SAT-7 TÜRK
Shortly after partygoers at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, welcomed in 2017, a terrorist opened fire on them, killing over three dozen people. Although most of those killed and injured were Muslims, a news agency linked to so-called Islamic State (IS) claimed the atrocity was carried out on a nightclub where Christians “were celebrating their pagan feast” (their term for […]
Iraqi refugee shares story of faith restored
Iman, a Christian refugee from Iraq, had a crisis of faith when she was driven away from her home by militants. But with the help of a church in Lebanon, her trust in Jesus was restored. Iman shared her dramatic story with SAT-7 documentary series From East to West, offering hope and encouragement to other struggling Christians. Born and raised […]
Shining Christ’s light amid political turmoil in Turkey
Amid dark and difficult days in Turkey, a live prayer programme on SAT-7 TÜRK is shining the light of God’s love across the country. Prayer Season presenter Ayda Danacioğlu discusses challenging issues raised by the show’s Turkish viewers, then encourages and supports the audience through the ministry of prayer. “Despite the suffering we experience in the world, the most effective […]
“I thank God for each and every one of you”
This Christmas we want to give a huge thank you to all our supporters. We received this message from a brother in Iran recently, which we simply had to share with you! “Blessing and greetings to the beloved of the Lord at SAT 7. I thank God for each and every one of you. You are such a blessing to […]
Promoting peace at huge fundraising event from Lebanon
Christmas of Peace, a fundraising event organised by SAT-7, promotes peace and encourages the spirit of unity in Lebanon through a musical journey of traditional and festive songs. Lebanon’s leading acapella choral group, comprised of 50 singers from many different backgrounds, will perform at Christmas of Peace, organised by SAT-7. The event is sponsored by key business and community leaders and […]