“Please pray for us and for the war in Sudan to end” – Fatima, SAT-7 viewer. After two years of civil war in Sudan, SAT-7 is continuing to stand with viewers there, offering prayer, support, and a special programme made by Sudanese Christians in the run-up to Easter. The situation in Sudan has been described as the “world’s largest humanitarian crisis.” […]
Supporting Sudanese viewers through two years of war
Free in Christ, restricted in Iran: a Christian woman’s story
For Christian women in Iran, deciding how to dress is a spiritual dilemma. In an eye-opening message to SAT-7’s Persian channel, Elika* highlights the tension of experiencing freedom in Christ while navigating the country’s restrictive rules. Following the widespread women-led protests, which broke out in September 2022 over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, the authorities have been […]
Proposed hijab law unites Iranians in calls for freedom
As a controversial new hijab law awaits implementation in Iran, SAT-7 PARS show Insiders highlighted the struggle of women and men for greater freedom in the country. The popular women’s talk show recently hosted rights activist Maryam Banihashemi, whose insights revealed the unity of the Iranian people against further attempts to enforce a strict dress code for women following widespread […]
NORTH AFRICAN CHRISTIANS COME TOGETHER FOR ‘EVENING GATHERINGS’
To celebrate Christian fellowship in North Africa, SAT-7 ARABIC aired a special devotional programme – Evening Gatherings – throughout the 30 days of Ramadan. Filmed in Tunisia with segments from Algeria and Morocco, the program was a beautiful display of unity among believers as they encouraged each other with testimonies, prayers, worship, and Bible discussions. Evening Gatherings was filmed […]
Middle East Briefing: Discovering hope in Christ
As we begin our journey through Lent this month, ongoing conflicts and shifting political landscapes continue to pose significant challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. In this month’s briefing, we’ll explore how Syrian and Sudanese Christians are holding fast to their faith in the face of violence, hear about the women across the MENA who are opening their […]
Building relationships with turkish viewers
Building relationships off-screen and listening to what people need is driving increased engagement with Turkish viewers. Presenter Şemsa Deniz Bakır explained how a different approach is opening up new opportunities to help Turks with their life challenges and support them on a journey of faith. “This year, we wanted to work differently,” said Şemsa, who presents women’s talk show Homemade. […]
Promoting opportunity for children with disabilities
Children with disabilities in the Middle East and North Africa often face isolation and exclusion. SAT-7 has been challenging the status quo and supporting families to help their children achieve their potential through Arabic programme The Same Bench. UNICEF estimates that one in seven children in the region – nearly 21 million – have a disability.[1] While mainstream schools are […]
Prayers for Syria following outbreak of violence
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria last December took the world by surprise, igniting hopes of a peaceful future for the war-weary nation. But violent clashes between Assad loyalists and government security forces, and subsequent retaliatory attacks, have claimed over 1,000 lives, reportedly including Christians and people from other minorities. As the violence broke out on the west […]
The power of stories to attract audiences in the Middle East
By Rita El-Mounayer, SAT-7 International CEO Jesus was undoubtedly a great storyteller. His parables captivated the attention of large crowds as he used metaphors and illustrations from people’s everyday experience to teach important spiritual truths. In Matthew 13, we are told that the crowd was so large that Jesus got into a boat and addressed the people gathered on the […]
SUPPORT FOR IRAQI WOMEN AND GIRLS AS CRISIS DEEPENS
As conditions for women and girls in Iraq deteriorate following the passage of a new law that enables girls as young as nine to be married, SAT-7 is supporting viewers in the country by giving a voice to Iraqi women and providing encouragement to individuals in distress. Iraq’s parliament passed amendments to the country’s personal status law last month, giving […]