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Welcome to Sesame Workshop

The nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more—a community built on diversity, equity, and inclusion, where creators, educators, partners, and unforgettable characters come together on a mission to help kids 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 through great shows, enriching lives through global social impact work, and creating experiences that bring families of all shapes, sizes, and colors together.

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Helping Families Talk About—and Stand Up To—Racism

Sesame Workshop has always modeled diversity, equity, and inclusion. Now we’re explicitly addressing racism and helping families talk together about the issue. Available now on HBO Max and PBS Kids, “The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special” shows kids ways to be “upstanders” against unfair treatment based on skin—or fur—color. And new “Sesame Street in Communities” content and more for children and families is coming soon!

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New Offerings for Those Affected by Rohingya Refugee Crisis

Our Play to Learn humanitarian program supports children and caregivers in the world’s largest refugee camp, in Bangladesh. Now, the first-ever Rohingya Muppet characters, six-year-old twins Noor and Aziz, feature in groundbreaking educational media that brings the transformative power of playful learning to families impacted by the dual crises of displacement and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ahlan Simsim Season 2 Brings Timely Lessons to Children Across Middle East

Another season of learning adventures, in a new video playdate format, follows Basma, Jad, and friends as they play, laugh, and learn ways to manage big feelings and cope with the uncertainty so many children are experiencing today. Ahlan Simsim is part of our broader humanitarian partnership with the International Rescue Committee to bring hope and opportunity to children and families affected by the Syrian refugee crisis. Through our TV show and direct services, we’re reaching millions of families with the educational resources they need to thrive, through the global pandemic and beyond.

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Helping Support Children in New Ways During COVID-19

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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Help Prepare the Next Generation to Build a Better World

Make a gift today and help us transform how the world supports children, wherever they may be, for generations to come.

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Latest News from the Workshop

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New Resources to Help Families Stay Healthy, Connected, and Full of Curiosity

New videos created with support from SC Johnson feature Elmo and his dad modeling healthy routines around bedtime, bath time, and sick days. Part of our “Caring for Each Other” initiative, the videos will reach families across the globe—with more resources to help families build a healthier, more sustainable world coming soon.

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NAACP Award Nominations for The Power of We

The Sesame Workshop team garnered two NAACP Image Award nominations for “The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special.” Writer Geri Cole got the nod for Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special, and Alan Muraoka and Chuck Vinson were nominated for Outstanding Directing in the same category. Winners will be revealed live Saturday March 27 at 8/7c on CBS and BET.

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Ed Wells Becomes Head of Global Media and Education

With a promotion to EVP and Head of Global Media and Education, Ed Wells is now responsible for developing and implementing Sesame Workshop’s long-term strategic vision for media and education in the U.S. and around the world.

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Partnership with DoorDash to Raise $1M

Grammy and Tony Award-winning actor and rapper Daveed Diggs and the Sesame Street Muppets are the faces of a new campaign that will contribute $1 for every DoorDash delivery, up to $1M, to support Sesame Workshop’s mission. Spots across TV, digital, and social media feature a reimagined version of the Sesame Street classic tune, “People in Your Neighborhood,” while furthering our nonprofit work in neighborhoods across the country and around the world.

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NBC News Features Rohingya Humanitarian Work

Correspondent Cynthia McFadden traveled to Bangladesh with Sesame Workshop’s Sherrie Westin for an inside look at how our Play to Learn program and new Sesame Muppet friends bring playful learning to Rohingya children in the world’s largest refugee camp.

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CNN Town Halls Help Families in Challenging Times

Sesame Street and CNN have teamed up for a series of international Town Halls to answer kids’ questions and help families navigate important issues from COVID-19 to racial justice. Renowned experts and Sesame Street Muppets provide information, insight, and lighthearted fun.

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Sesame Workshop Awarded Global Citizen Prize

The 2020 Global Citizen Prize for Culture and Education, honoring an organization that has driven positive impact through education, was awarded to Sesame Workshop in a virtual ceremony hosted by John Legend and broadcast on Saturday, December 19, on NBC.

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Sesame Street Season 51 Launches November 12

With celebrity guests including Kelsea Ballerini, Stephen and Ayesha Curry, and Issa Rae, the new season begins a two-year focus on playful problem solving, brought to life in the original anthem “I Wonder, What if, Let’s Try” performed by Hailee Steinfeld. Season 51 debuts Thursday, November 12 on HBO Max.

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