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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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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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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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Building Healing and Resilience in Communities Nationwide

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

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Latest News from the Workshop

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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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Sesame Workshop Announces Nationwide Road Trip to Celebrate Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary

This Summer, Big Bird, Elmo, and Friends Will Travel the Country to Film Segments for Sesame Street’s 50th Season and Host Free Family Festivals in Ten Cities

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Julia’s New Sesame Street Muppet Family Debuts as Part of Autism Initiative

Special Episode to Air on HBO and PBS KIDS—New Bilingual Resources Celebrating Families, Addressing Topics like Bullying Also Launched

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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, Sesame Street Muppet Lily offers help, hope, and healing to families struggling to find a permanent place to live.

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