As regional tensions provoked by the war in Gaza continue to escalate, people in the Middle East feel increasingly hopeless. But the resilience shown by the people of Iraq – especially the Christian community – tells a story that can bring hope to others. This was the purpose of two special SAT-7 documentaries filmed in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi […]
Iraqi church documentary brings hope in face of regional conflict
Iraqi women’s stories of faith and strength in adversity
Women 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
We 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
Eighteen 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
One 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
A 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
Dalir* 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
In 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 […]
Middle East Briefing – January 2024
The Middle East and North Africa begins the new year dominated by the war in Gaza and an under-reported conflict in Sudan. The Gaza Strip has been devastated by over 100 days of war with Israel. A displaced and starving population has been squeezed into ever smaller pockets of land while fighting between Hamas and Israeli forces intensifies. In Sudan, […]