The nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street and so much more.We’re the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, harnessing the power of education, media, and research to empower each generation to build a better world.

Core values

- **Addressing Mental Health**: Sesame Workshop has been instrumental in addressing the mental health crisis, particularly among children, by creating resources and content that support emotional well-being and grief management[1][5].
- **Educational Impact**: The organization has a significant positive effect on children's learning outcomes, including cognitive, social, and emotional development, as evidenced by extensive research and meta-analyses[2].
- **Promoting Diversity and Inclusion**: Sesame Street incorporates diverse characters and storylines to teach children about different experiences, such as autism, food insecurity, homelessness, and foster care, promoting empathy and understanding[3][5].
- **Global Reach**: With a global reach of at least 156 million children, Sesame Workshop's content is designed to meet critical educational needs in various locales, contributing to early childhood education and lifelong learning[2][3].
- **Community Engagement and Social Change**: The organization engages in community initiatives and creates programs in response to current circumstances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to support children and families in coping with various challenges[5].