Simay-e Azadi (INTV), the TV network of the Iranian Resistance, held a four-day telethon, drawing support from people across Iran and around the world. The 29th fundraising program began at 4:30 PM on Friday, January 17, 2025, Iranian time, and continued until 10:15 AM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, lasting a total of 54 hours.
During this fundraiser, 110 telephone lines in various countries, in addition to internet and video communication channels, were operational to connect with compatriots.
Simultaneously, a continuous flow of contributions and updates about the 29th fundraiser took place through various hashtags on the internet and social media platforms. The event raised $7.31 million to support the voice of the Iranian people and their struggle for freedom and democracy.
What transpired during the four days of the telethon as a display of solidarity, an outpouring of emotions, human connections, and selflessness that cannot be easily described in words. At a time when the real voice of the people of Iran is being censored by the regime and currents that have goals other than the interests of the Iranian people, Simay-e Azadi has proven to be the only broadcaster that is funded by the people of Iran and serves only the people of Iran.
We found it fitting to present a few examples of the messages and statements from supporters and refer readers to highlights posted by the English edition of Simay-e Azadi.
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In an admirable example of contributing to Simay-e Azadi, a housewife from Bandar Abbas said, “We barely manage to provide our daily bread. However, I am sending the money for one day’s lunch to you. This is a small contribution, but I am proud to participate in this fundraising event.”
A working woman from Karaj, with humility and selflessness, shared her significant donation, saying, “I work 12 hours daily and earn very little. Despite these hardships, I managed to set aside 10 million rials to support Simay-e Azadi. This amount may be insignificant compared to Simay-e Azadi’s needs, but this is how I want to express my heartfelt support for Simay-e Azadi and the PMOI.”
A caller from West Azerbaijan, while donating ten days’ earnings, remarked, “Simay-e Azadi is our voice, our image. It is independent of any country or government and takes orders from no authority. Simay-e Azadi is the true voice of us, the people of Iran.”
An Iranian teenage girl from the United States stated, “You keep the dream of freedom alive and are the beating heart of this movement in Iran, even during its darkest and most challenging moments.”
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Fourth day of Simay Azadi's #FreeIranTelethon
https://t.co/gAWD3G4CPs— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) January 20, 2025
A woman from Kurdistan made a selfless donation that deeply moved many supporters during their calls. She said, “I have a heart condition and spend 20 million rials every month on medication, but I am giving this amount to you because you are my heart, and because my beloved Iran is my heart.”
A Christian compatriot from Tehran prayed for Simay-e Azadi and the Iranian Resistance, saying, “We pray a lot for you here, and we believe that one day we will have you dear ones by our side. May God bless you and keep you in the gracious hands of Christ.”
An Iranian teenage boy from the U.S. expressed his love and passion for his homeland and the resistance for Iran’s freedom, saying, “The words of resistance leaders like Massoud Rajavi and Mousa Khiabani inspired me, and the activities of the resistance units ignited a fire within me.”
Join us on the third day of Simay Azadi #FreeIranTelehon
https://t.co/R2mz8lVaGa— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) January 19, 2025
A woman from inside Iran described Simay-e Azadi as the “light of homes” and explained her reason for making this valuable contribution: “My husband is unemployed, and I have two children. But since Simay-e Azadi is the light of our home, I wanted to donate 80 million rials and, as a Resistance Unit member inside the country, make the voice of the Iranian people heard by the world during these tough and unbearable economic times.”
A caller from Sweden, wishing for the overthrow of the dictatorship and expressing enthusiasm for supporting the fight for freedom, said, “We thank God for granting us the blessing of being able to participate in this telethon. We are indebted to the PMOI for giving us the opportunity to be their companions and allies in this struggle and battle for regime overthrow.”
Here is another example of heartfelt support from a woman in Canada, who said, “I know that the real work is being done by those in the heart of danger, the brave reporters of the Resistance Units inside Iran. These heroes risk their lives with every report they send. My small but heartfelt support is a tribute to all those fighting for a brighter future.”
Message on the Successful Completion of the 29th National Hamyari (#FreeIranTelethon) with Simay Azadi (#Iran NTV)-
The dedicated women, men, youth, and supporters of the Iranian Resistance who tirelessly contributed to this National Telethon created a campaign that stands as a… pic.twitter.com/0pNCV9XzV5— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) January 21, 2025
In a statement following the telethon, Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), said, “The dedicated women, men, youth, and supporters of the Iranian Resistance who tirelessly contributed to this National Telethon created a campaign that stands as a testament to independence and pride—a historic symbol of the determination and will of our Resistance. A Resistance that relies solely on the power of its people and is resolutely committed to ending oppression and dictatorship and establishing a free Iran and a democratic republic.”