Generation of Hope, a SAT-7 PARS youth programme, has returned for its second season with a mission to uplift and support young people in Iran and beyond. The show, hosted by 16-year-old Ilya in London and by Hanieh and Nina in Türkiye, provides a platform for teenagers and young adults to explore vital issues such as identity, mental health, self-harm, and friendship. During the June war between Iran and Israel, the programme shifted to a more prayerful tone, reflecting the anxieties of viewers and offering a safe space for expression. Now it continues to blend thoughtful conversations with light-hearted games, aiming to bring both joy and encouragement. For Ilya, who left Iran due to persecution but found faith in the UK, hosting is a powerful way to share Christ’s hope. His own journey was inspired by his mother’s transformation through faith. He says, ‘People are hopeless; they don’t know what to do. We try to encourage them to hold onto faith, and to the hope that God will help Iran.’
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- Pray: for young Iranians to find strength in Christ, resilience in hardship, and joy in God’s enduring love. (Isaiah 40:31)
- More: sat7.org/bringing-hope-to-young-people-in-iran/