SAT-7’s first-ever program aimed at Tajik women is desperately needed among Tajikistan’s isolated Christian population, many of whom are unable to gather legally and face persecution if they confess their faith. But despite the dangers, people are coming to faith in Tajikistan, and SAT-7 programs are playing a key role.

As the world marks Refugee Week (17-23 June), we consider the dangers and difficulties facing those who have to flee their homes and hear from Christians in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who are helping the displaced. “A true Christian accepts the other,” a church leader from Egypt tells SAT-7.

From the dusty streets of rural Egypt to the red carpet of one of the world’s most famous film festivals, the journey of SAT-7 presenter Youstina Samir is one to be celebrated.

As Father’s Day is celebrated around the world, we consider the challenges facing fathers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and hear from SAT-7 viewers who are looking to their Heavenly Father to help them raise their own families.

Nearly three years after the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, the children of the troubled nation are embroiled in an education crisis. In response, SAT-7’s Persian channel is making a Dari-language educational TV program to help Afghan children learn to read and write, giving them “hope for the future”.

SAT-7’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project was invited to one of Egypt’s top universities to run a workshop on caring for the environment and how media can be used to heighten awareness of important issues among young people.