We’re the nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more—a community built on diversity, equity, and inclusion, where creators, educators, partners, and beloved characters come together to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
Learn MoreAs part of Sesame Workshop’s long-term commitment to racial justice, “See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special” celebrates the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities and the power of belonging. Debuting Thanksgiving Day, “See Us Coming Together” follows the Sesame Street friends through a “Neighbor Day” celebration with new friend Ji-Young—a seven-year-old Korean American character, and celebrities including Simu Liu, Anna Cathcart, Naomi Osaka, and more.
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When a parent serves, the whole family serves—so Sesame Workshop has long supported military families with free, bilingual resources to help with everything from deployments to homecomings to family caregiving and more. Our newest resources help families preparing for Temporary Duty Assignments, which can bring their own complications. We want to help military families feel strong and connected whether they’re near or far!
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Almost 80 million people are displaced worldwide – over 31 million of whom are children. As the pandemic continues, displaced families face even greater risk. While continuing to deliver critical early learning to children affected by the Syrian and Rohingya refugee crises, we’re working with partners like the IRC, the LEGO Foundation, and BRAC to bring hope and opportunity to a generation of refugee children, wherever they may be.
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Our “Caring For Each Other” initiative helps families around the world navigate new challenges and changing routines by providing free resources that help children manage big feelings, learn joyfully whether at home or in school, and stay physically and emotionally healthy.
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Fast Company’s first-ever Brands That Matter list names organizations having an undeniable impact on business and culture. Sesame Workshop was honored for our “Caring For Each Other” initiative to help families navigate the pandemic and for “Coming Together,” our commitment to racial justice.
WSJ. Magazine honored Sesame Workshop with the Public Service Innovator Award at the magazine’s 10th annual awards ceremony, featuring a red-carpet gala and a short film showcasing the Workshop’s social impact efforts around the world.
Ahlan Simsim, the groundbreaking Arabic-language show reaching children across the Middle East, was nominated for the International Emmy Award in the Kids: Factual & Entertainment category. The nomination was a historic first for Sesame Workshop and our production partners, Jordan Pioneers.
