SAT-7 KIDS SAT-7 TÜRK CELEBRATING WITH INSPIRING CHILDREN To mark SAT-7 KIDS’ 10-year anniversary in December, a special schedule aired which included a fun live show and an inspiring program telling stories of youngsters who have overcome tough challenges. The 90-minute program featured four remarkable children who have overcome tragedy and extreme hardship. One story is that of two Palestinian brothers, whose parents divorced and then abandoned them. The boys have managed to rise above their heartbreak by expressing their feelings through movement and are now talented break-dancers. A PIONEERING PROGRAM In 2017 production began on the new program City of Stars. This pioneering program provides a platform for children with disabilities to participate in workshops side by side with children who do not have disabilities. The program aims to shine a light on the struggles and setbacks that people with disabilities in the region face. The show’s inclusive approach benefits both the cast and crew, helping the children with disabilities gain confidence by experiencing new situations, and other children learn to interact with their peers with disabilities in a playful environment. PROMOTING RESPECTFUL DISCUSSION In November, SAT-7 TÜRK launched a new conversational live show. The first of its kind on the channel, Worldview analyses relevant news and current affairs, and gives a Christian perspective. The program’s concept was born out of a desire to promote healthy and respectful discussion on current affairs. In the context of increasing polarisation within Turkish society, Worldview aims to be a place where viewers can voice their differing opinions and views in a way that helps understanding and reduces prejudice. UNITED IN PRAYER The Power of Prayer generated the most viewer feedback for SAT-7 TÜRK in 2017. Christians are a minority in Turkey, representing just 0.2 percent of the 79 million population. Many feel isolated, having limited or no access to a church community. The Power of Prayer broadcast live three days per week in 2017, gives viewers the opportunity to call in and ask for prayer. Presenter Ayda Danacıoğlu intercedes on-air, setting an example of how Christians should pray for one another. “God helps us overcome the problems we face in our daily lives. The most effective way to heal is to unite in prayer together,” she said. SAT-7 ACADEMY MY SCHOOL The popular on-air education program My School has been providing quality complementary education to displaced and underprivileged children since 2015. Now airing on the new channel, SAT-7 ACADEMY, the program continues to cover the standard curriculum of maths, science, Arabic, English, and French. Additionally, the program hosts a number of fun, educational and impactful segments ranging from environmental awareness and recycling, dance, storytelling, and awareness and protection of children’s rights. My School is broadcast multiple times per day, covering different time-zones from Morocco to the Arabian Gulf. ARE YOU SURE? Providing guidance to those surrounding and influencing children, such as parents and teachers, is vital in order to see significant change in the children’s lives. Are You Sure? helps parents learn the importance of healthy parent-child relationships and of being engaged in their children’s education. Research has shown that parental engagement is closely linked to better student behaviour, higher academic achievement, and balanced emotional health. Are You Sure? follows the typical academic year and guides parents in the different ways they can engage with their children, strengthen their sense of well-being, and help them learn.