The faith passed down by Farid from Afghanistan survived persecution, danger, exile and even the murder of his own son. A refuge in times of fear, a light in seasons of darkness, this generational faith shaped not only the life of his children, but also the lives of his grandchildren – a legacy that endures to this day. One of […]
An Afghan father’s legacy of faith
Helping Moroccans face challenges through drama
Viewers from Morocco are reaching out to SAT-7 with a range of problems and needs, from mental health struggles and emotional crises to loneliness and relationship challenges. “I am overwhelmed by a flood of conflicting emotions,” said Zahra, a woman left reeling after the sudden end of a romantic relationship. “I am fighting a war with myself and depression”, said […]
Reconnecting with viewers in Iran after long internet blackout
As internet access starts to return in Iran after a shutdown lasting almost three months, SAT-7’s Persian channel is relieved to be able to make direct contact with viewers inside the country again. “We were constantly worried about each individual viewer,” said Ashraf Khalilpour, SAT-7 PARS Viewer Support Manager. “Now that the internet is gradually returning, we are seeing immediate […]
A voice for silenced women in Iran
“Please don’t forget us – please be our voice.” This is what the makers of SAT-7 PARS programme Insiders heard from viewers in Iran when their messages were able to break through the country’s recent internet blackouts. The live discussion programme has been on air for over 10 years now: a decade that has seen conditions, rights and freedoms in […]
Holding onto faith through loss and heartache in Lebanon
A wife grieving the death of her husband; a man whose family home was destroyed by fire; a mother displaced for the seventh time. All victims of the ongoing violence in Lebanon and all holding onto faith in the face of loss. SAT-7 ARABIC’s You Are Not Alone programme has been covering such heartrending stories throughout the latest conflict in […]
Epic ultra marathon across the Sahara for SAT-7
Over 14 months, SAT-7 supporter Marty is taking on three epic endurance challenges: the Marathon des Sables, the Sierra Leone Street Child Marathon and the HARP 24-hour endurance race in Southend, England. He has already completed the first: a 270km race across the Sahara in 7 days. The ups Reflecting on his time during this colossal race, Marty points out […]
Countering stereotypes about Christianity in Türkiye
Christianity is generally considered a foreign religion in Türkiye, and there are widespread misconceptions about what Christians believe. A new talk show on SAT-7 TÜRK is challenging stereotypes and showing the human face of the faith followed by just 0.2 per cent of Turks. The laid-back format of Believe If You Can is inspired by late-night chat shows. Presented by […]
“We are waiting for a miracle” – message from inside Iran
Iran’s internet blackout has now lasted for two months, and people there are desperate to make contact with the outside world. During a small window of connectivity, one woman’s message to SAT-7 PARS reveals the struggles people inside the country are facing. Internet access in Iran was severed on 28 February at the start of the war with the US […]
Support for parents facing grief and fear amid crisis
The violence across the Middle East has been taking its toll on parents and families. As some grieve the loss of children, others are struggling with displacement and disruption to normal life. The conflict, which started with airstrikes on Iran on 28 February and spread to other parts of the region, has devastated many lives. In Iran, hundreds of children […]
Sudan: The “senseless war” the world forgot
The conflict in Sudan, which reached its three-year anniversary this week, has been described as the war the world forgot. Not because it ended. Not because it eased. But because other conflicts have dominated global headlines: Ukraine, Gaza, and now the crisis across the Middle East. The war in Sudan began on 15 April, 2023, as a sudden eruption of […]