Nine years of ongoing war have in Syria have led to the biggest refugee crisis of modern times. The country is reeling, and no area of daily life has escaped unscathed. Mina Awny, Presenter of Family of Jesus on SAT-7 KIDS, travelled to Syria in an attempt to bring some hope to children still living there. Mina (pictured, left), along […]
“We are with you in this.” This is the message that all SAT-7’s channels are sharing with their 25 million viewers as they face the pressures of income loss, health risks and life under lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Existing and many new shows and a wealth of online content are tackling the issues raised by the pandemic to […]
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 […]
The task is big. But bubbly “big sister” Nora Yazırlıoğlu, presenter of the new season of SAT-7 TÜRK Kids, has found quite the supporting cast. A sheep puppet and a rocket scientist, among other guests, are helping Nora to fuel the faith of the next generation by sharing essential Christian values with their young viewers in Turkey. “There just isn’t […]
Puzzle, a wonderfully ambitious new programme on SAT-7 KIDS, is encouraging 12-15-year-olds to build their future on the values of freedom, peace and equality. In a region where many young people live with the consequences of division, conflict and hatred, it is vital that an alternative message is heard. This is where Puzzle steps in, teaching young people to live […]
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 […]
On 12 December 2019 SAT-7 KIDS celebrated 12 years on air with a special birthday episode aired live via satellite and on social media. The mood was one of excitement and thankfulness as much-loved presenters from previous SAT-7 KIDS programmes remembered their best moments on the channel, and viewers called in to say how their lives have been impacted. “I love Marianne very much,” […]
“There’s a major problem in the Arab world,” says Dr Ihab Maged (below), presenter of The Coach, which airs on SAT-7 ARABIC. “There’s a lack of awareness of how to raise children in a healthy way.” The majority of cultures in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are based on a patriarchal model where women and children are not […]
In a region where childhoods are often cut short, Christian broadcaster SAT-7 KIDS is a champion for children. On Universal Children’s Day (20 November) and year-round, the channel raises awareness of children’s rights among its young viewers, their parents, and wider society in the Middle East and North Africa. This is the first time I’ve heard a compliment about my […]
Stories in the Attic, a new SAT-7 KIDS programme, teaches Middle Eastern children about God’s love in a surprising way – through a painting that comes to life! In a region where their voices often go unheard, Stories in the Attic uses the power of storytelling to help children understand their rights in the light of God’s love for them. “I know […]
