As fighting in the Holy Land resumes today (1 December) after the seven-day ceasefire expired, SAT-7 Egypt’s Mary Joseph explains how her homeland, which borders the territory, is responding to the conflict, and helping to save the lives of those severely injured and in need of aid. She also shares how the Egyptian Church is being a voice for peace and compassion as tensions rise.

Raped aged 14 and married off to a man 24 years her senior, Hawra’ suffered years of abuse that made her feel that she had been “buried alive”. Today she is an inspirational activist who campaigns against under-age marriage.  

On World Television Day (21 November), SAT-7 looks back on a year of crises in the Middle East and North Africa, and how we have responded to viewers in need of support.  

It is an extremely difficult and dangerous time to be a child in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). On World Children’s Day (20 November), we consider the challenges they are facing and how SAT-7 is supporting young people and their families with prayer, advice, and the comforting message of God’s unceasing care.

In Türkiye, where high-quality teaching resources are lacking, SAT-7 TÜRK wants to show that following Jesus is not a theory; it is a way of life that requires full participation.

Christians from the Holy Land are sharing a powerful worship song as a prayer for their war-ravaged homeland. It was shown on SAT-7 ARABIC program Today not Tomorrow as part of a special episode about the conflict in the Holy Land, and it is being played on local radio stations there – giving hope to listeners of different religions.

Footage received by SAT-7 captures a heart-stopping moment when a blast outside a church sends shockwaves of fear through the families gathered inside. It shows how quiet prayers turn to gasps of alarm as the impact of the explosion is felt and heard.

In this video to mark the 2023 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP), SAT-7’s Founder-President Dr Terence Ascott shares his reflections on how Christians in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are sharing the love of Christ in the face of hostility.