We welcome opportunities to share about SAT-7’s broadcasts to and by the Christians of the Middle East and North Africa. Our Arabic, Persian and Turkish language programmes are viewed in 25 countries across the region and we have studios in Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, and Cyprus, as well as London.

Our spokespeople can offer:

Insights into the everyday lives and experiences of Christians in the region
Details of how SAT-7 strengthens the ministry of the Middle East Church
Examples of how we promote social development in areas like education, children’s and women’s rights, and peaceful co-existence
Stories of personal transformation
Comment on events and developments in the region¹

¹Please note that exceptions are made for security reasons

We may also be able to supply high-resolution images and video content.

Get in touch

Email or call our press officer Lindsay Shaw

press@sat7uk.org

T: 01249 765865

M: 0796 9036177

SAT-7 OFFERS VITAL LEARNING WHEN THERE IS NO “BACK TO SCHOOL”

September 2020

While UK schools reported some 80 to 100 per cent of pupils returning to the classroom last week1, SAT-7 is prioritising the 15 million children in the Middle East and North Africa who are denied schooling by poverty, displacement or conflict. COVID-19 in the region has pushed even more people into poverty, putting more children at risk of losing out […]

Topics: Beirut, Education, Lebanon, My School, SAT-7 ACADEMY

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MUSIC AND TESTIMONIES RISE FROM THE BEIRUT RUBBLE

August 2020

As the dust settled from the explosion that ravaged Beirut, stories of resilience, heroism, and faith flowed from the city. On the SAT-7 ARABIC programme You Are Not Alone, viewers heard from the nurse who rescued three premature babies from a destroyed neonatal unit, from the “piano lady” who played on amid the chaos, and from a grieving man who clings to his Christian […]

Topics: Beirut, For Beirut, Lebanon, SAT-7 ARABIC, Testimony, You are not alone

SAT-7 calls for prayers as massive explosion rocks Beirut Port, Lebanon

August 2020

5 August 2020 A massive explosion in the Lebanese capital Beirut early Tuesday evening, 4 August 2020, has left an estimated 4,000 wounded, at least 100 dead, and caused extensive damage to the heart of the city. SAT-7 has its largest television production studio in Beirut – around 10km from the blast site – with around 70 employees and freelance […]

Topics: Beirut, Lebanon, Prayer, SAT-7 ACADEMY, SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 KIDS

“STOP THESE MURDERS!” SAT-7 PRESENTER URGES ACTION AFTER LATEST FEMICIDE IN TURKEY

July 2020

A SAT-7 women’s show host has made an impassioned call to Turkish authorities to protect women amid widespread outrage over the murder of a 27-year-old student. The discovery on 21 July of the body of Pinar Gültekin and gruesome details of how her alleged killer tried to dispose of it have provoked fury in a country that, since 2017, has […]

Topics: Equality, Gender issues, Turkey, Women

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SAT-7 calls for peace amid anti-Christian attacks in Turkey

June 2020

After an increase in attacks on church buildings and threats against Christians and minorities in Turkey, SAT-7 TÜRK has amplified their calls for peace and justice. “We are deeply concerned by the recent rise in threats and attacks against Christians and minority communities,” said Melih Ekener, the channel’s Executive Director. “SAT-7 TÜRK’s news department is a hub connected to churches […]

Topics: Persecution, Religious freedom, SAT-7 TURK, Turkey

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Christian TV ministry supports Middle East families in Covid lockdown

April 2020

With many of its 25 million viewers in the Middle East and North Africa facing income loss, health risks and life under lockdown, SAT-7 is providing a raft of specially targeted programmes and online content to support viewers’ mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Existing and many new shows from the well-trusted Christian TV network are addressing the issues raised […]

Topics: Children, Coronavirus, Education, Family/parenting, Health and wellbeing, Hope/Encouragement, Marriage, Mental health

INCREASING AUDIENCES ACROSS SAT-7 AS GLOBAL LOCKDOWN CONTINUES

April 2020

Rising audience engagement and heartfelt viewer comments show that SAT-7’s Christian broadcasts are needed now more than ever in the Middle East and North Africa. As the coronavirus spreads and churches are closed, viewers across the region are responding to the network’s spiritual comfort, mental health support, and practical health advice. In Iran, the regional epicentre of the crisis, viewers say […]

Topics: Children, Church, Coronavirus, Egypt, Health and wellbeing, Hope/Encouragement, Iran, Lebanon, MENA region, Mental health, SAT-7 ACADEMY, SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 KIDS, SAT-7 PARS, SAT-7 TURK, Signal, Turkey

SAT-7 stays live to support viewers in coronavirus lockdown

March 2020

“We are making every effort to ensure our live programmes continue, our Audience Relations teams can respond to our viewers and that whatever happens over the coming weeks and months, SAT-7 will continue its ministry,” shares Rita El-Mounayer, SAT-7 CEO, as the world awakens to the continuing challenge of the coronavirus. “All channels are working with fewer staff due to […]

Topics: Health and wellbeing, Hope/Encouragement, news, SAT-7 ARABIC, SAT-7 KIDS, SAT-7 PARS, SAT-7 TURK

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