A Christian TV channel watched by at least 4.6 million Arabic speaking children in the Middle East and North Africa, celebrated its tenth birthday on 10 December.
‘We would need the largest cake ever to invite all our precious viewers over for a party,’ said SAT-7 KIDS Channel Manager, Andrea el Mounayer. ‘Borders, practicalities and wars mean that isn’t possible. But, watching us – even when there has been danger all around - they will share in the joy and fun in the safety of their homes.’
Plans are in place to take a van converted to a mobile studio to visit a Palestinian refugee camp, a Syrian refugee settlement, and a children’s cancer centre. In each location, one or two inspirational youngsters, who have overcome obstacles of poverty, war and ill-health, will be invited inside as guests. Here they will be surprised by seeing their story told in video clips from their families.
