Globally, it is estimated that 1 in 20 females have undergone some form of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The more you know about the trauma FGM can cause, the more shocking that statistic becomes. SAT-7 is fighting against this life-destroying practice by spreading the anti-FGM message in Iran, where many nationals don’t even know that it is practised. The practice […]
Closed Middle East churches give SAT-7 a unique role this Easter For the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the UK, the Easter festival looks very different this year. Normally overflowing church pews in countries such as Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon are empty. From Bethlehem to Istanbul churches are closed and the region’s diverse Orthodox, Catholic and Evangelical […]
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 […]
Marianne and Rawad Daou are doing something truly extraordinary. On From Heart to Heart, their live relationship-counselling programme on SAT-7 ARABIC, the couple exude radical vulnerability, empathy and love. For viewers who are hurting terribly – and who often have nowhere else to turn – this show is a catalyst for life-changing breakthroughs. Rawad is committed to modelling vulnerability to […]
“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 […]
In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where people are often discouraged from sharing their personal troubles, brave viewers are speaking up on SAT-7 programmes. By sharing their struggles, as well as their victories and answers to prayer, they are encouraging an audience of millions to open up and receive healing in their lives. In the MENA, sharing personal […]
Some think of New Year’s resolutions as wonderfully motivating; others think of them as amazingly pointless. Whatever your opinion, goal setting continues to be an extremely popular way to make progress in life. But what if you just don’t know where to start? “Every woman wants to change for the better, but most are clueless about how,” explains Maggie Morgan, […]
Bold initiatives are taking place in Lebanon to build peace between Christians and Muslims in a society where religious identity often defines where you live and go to school, as well as where you worship. Dr Martin Accad, a specialist in Christian-Muslim relations, spoke on SAT-7 ARABIC’s On the Go programme about the initiative “Bread and Salt”, an exciting project that promotes respect […]
As thousands of Lebanese from across the spectrum of religious groups and ethnic communities continue protests across Lebanon, SAT-7 is tackling the issue through a series of live episodes beginning tonight on SAT-7 ARABIC. The channel has invited various leaders from the Lebanese Christian community to share their opinions and debate on a way forward. “We are expecting a lot […]
In the Middle East and North Africa, abuse of women is widespread and mostly undeterred by law. You Are Beautiful, a new programme on SAT-7 ARABIC, offers hope and support to women in the MENA who face abuse, social rejection and unhealthy living conditions. Around 37% of Arab women have experienced some form of violence in their lifetime, according […]