Elmo and little boy sitting outside.

Where We Work

Sesame Workshop brings learning, laughter, and life lessons to children all over the world.

In 150 countries from Asia to Africa, we’re a global nonprofit with a mission to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Here’s where and how we make a difference in children’s lives across the globe.

Little boy drawing.

East Asia and Oceania

Sesame Workshop has a long history in East Asia and Oceania — and it’s as varied as these vast regions.
Sesame Street Muppets and a crowd of children watering tulips.

Europe

For decades, Sesame has brought joy and learning to the lives of children across Europe.
Abelerdo playing soccer.

Latin America

Sesame Workshop has brought joyful learning to children in Latin America for more than 50 years.
Kids on steps with Jad.

Middle East and North Africa

Using media, playful learning, and caregiver support to help children in the region learn, connect, and build resilience
Kami surrounded by happy children in an alley

Africa

Sesame uses the power of media, partnerships, and community engagement to prepare children for a future full of opportunity.
Chamki smiling with group of young girls.

South Asia

Using the power of media and community engagement to bring playful learning and support to children across the region
Big Bird greeting a group of kids.

United States and Canada

From Sesame Street to classroom learning to community support, Sesame has been sweeping clouds away for over five decades.
International Productions

Here are a few of our shows from around the world.

Group photo of four Muppets from Ahlan Simsim smiling and posing together amongst historic ruins.

Ahlan Simsim

A Groundbreaking Arabic “Welcome Sesame.”
Elmo and Lola, a pink Muppet from Plaza Sésamo, are dressed up in costumes and playing pretend!

Plaza Sésamo

Your friends Elmo, Abby, Comegalletas, Lola, and more are here to bring fun and learning in Spanish across Latin America.
Group photo of people and Muppets of Sesamstraat enjoying the winter holidays

Sesamstraat

Sesamstraat — the Dutch Sesame Street — began in 1976, reaching millions of children across the Netherlands.
Group photo of a sheep, snail, and two horse characters from Sesamstrasse talking.

Sesamstrasse

Millions of children in Germany have grown up on Sesamstrasse, celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2023!
Tuktuki and friends.

Sisimpur

The Global Kidscreen Award-Winning Program Educating a New Generation in Bangladesh.
A smiling group of children play the drums alongside two happy Muppets from Takalani Sesame

Takalani Sesame

Trusted by parents and loved by children in South Africa for over 20 years.
Bel and Elmo peeking from behind a curtain.

Vila Sésamo

The Brazilian Sesame Street that has educated and entertained generations of children.
Around the World
Global Initiatives

Sesame Workshop is dedicated to creating research-based media and resources to meet the most pressing needs of children, wherever they may be.

A Muppet reads with children

Support for Families Affected by Crisis

Uniting programs around the world to deliver early learning and nurturing care to young children and caregivers affected by crisis.
Raya and group of children reaching out to her.

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

A behavior-change program that empowers children to prevent illnesses related to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Pictogram of an Earth with heart.
Featured Press Release
Sesame Workshop Debuts New Muppet as Part of Initiative Supporting Children Affected by Conflict and Crisis
Grover and a young child touch noses.

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