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Welcome to Sesame Workshop

The one-of-a-kind nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more, where unforgettable characters, passionate educators, and best-in-class partners come together on a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Mission-driven. Kid Focused.

We care about one thing: children. And we’re working to meet their needs in all sorts of ways: educating with great shows and other content full of endearing characters and proven educational value, enriching lives and creating possibilities with social impact work around the world, and building experiences that bring families of all shapes and sizes together.

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Celebrating 50 years of Sesame Street!

Sesame Street is turning 50—and bringing people across the country together to celebrate 50 years and counting of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

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Bringing Hope to a Generation of Displaced Children

We’ve teamed up with the IRC and BRAC to bring early education, nurturing care, and playful learning to children affected by the Syrian and Rohingya refugee crises.

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Promoting Acceptance, Understanding, and Inclusion

Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children helps children with autism and their families face everyday challenges and build community connections.

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Sesame Street in Communities

Building Healing and Resilience

We work closely with community providers to deliver critical resources to the children and families who need them most.

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When you support Sesame Workshop, you’re making a meaningful difference in the lives of children around the world. Join us!

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Latest News from the Workshop

Michelle Obama smiles at camera with Sesame Street muppets
Sesame Workshop to Honor First Lady Michelle Obama at 50th Anniversary Gala on May 29th, 2019

John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and other special guests will join the Muppets of Sesame Street to raise funds for Sesame Workshop's wide-reaching social impact work.

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Sesame Workshop Launches Nationwide Initiative to Address the Impact of Homelessness Among America's Youngest Children

Through Sesame Street in Communities, muppet Lily to offer help, hope, and healing to families struggling to find a permanent place to live.

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The LEGO Foundation Awards $100 million to Sesame Workshop

New program will bring the power of learning through play to children affected by the Rohingya and Syrian refugee crises.

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Puppeteer Caroll Spinney Announces Retirement from Sesame Street

Sesame Workshop honors Spinney’s remarkable fifty-year career performing iconic characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.

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Sesame Workshop & International Rescue Committee Awarded $100 Million for Early Childhood Education of Syrian Refugees

Three Finalists Awarded $15 Million Each in Global Competition for Bold Solutions to Critical Problems of Our Time.

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