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Welcome to Sesame Workshop

The global 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 globe 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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Sharing the Power of Learning Through Play

Play is vital for children to learn. With the LEGO Foundation’s help, we’ve brought playful learning to South Africa, Mexico, and India--and now, to the Syrian response region and Bangladesh.

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Building Healing and Resilience in Communities in the U.S.

We work closely with community providers to bring free bilingual resources to vulnerable children and families in neighborhoods across the U.S.

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Latest News from the Workshop

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Sesame Street Is The First Television Program Selected to be Kennedy Center Honoree

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced five 2019 recipients of Kennedy Center Honors, to be celebrated at a December awards ceremony. Sesame Street co-founders Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett will accept the award on behalf of all those who have created Sesame Street for 50 years and counting.

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At 17th Annual Benefit, Sesame Workshop Honors Former First Lady Michelle Obama and Celebrates Sesame Street’s Landmark 50th Anniversary

The event also featured John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Oliver, Hoda Kotb, and the Sesame Street Muppets.

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Sesame Workshop Launches New Initiative to Support Children in Foster Care

Sesame Street in Communities introduces Karli, a new Sesame Street Muppet in foster care. Free, bilingual resources help caregivers and providers support children as they navigate the world of foster care and provide simple tools to help reassure children and help them feel safer.

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New York City Names Official Sesame Street

Now Sesame Street friends and fans will finally know how to get to the real Sesame Street in Manhattan!

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Takalani Sesame, LEGO Foundation Launch 'Learning Through Play' Initiative to Reach Millions of Children and Caregivers Across South Africa

New Takalani Sesame segments and parent-facing videos promoting play-based learning will be featured on both TV and digital platforms.

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