Sesame Street's $250,000 Windfall: Expanding Global Impact

Sesame Street Receives $250,000 Grant to Expand Global Impact Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind the beloved children's program Sesame Street, recently received a significant boost to its educational efforts. At the Make Good Famous Summit, Sesame Workshop was awarded the Elevate Catalyst Award, which comes with a $250,000 grant. The award was presented by Carolina Garcia Jayaram, CEO of the Elevate Prize Foundation. NowThis Impact interviewed Sal Perez, Sesame Street's executive producer, to discuss the impact of children's public media. Perez highlighted the importance of representation and inclusion in children's programming, stating, "As a young kid, you kind of think about, okay, what is your place in that? And it starts to feel like you belong in a lot of different ways." Jayaram emphasized the profound influence of Sesame Street, saying, "I can't think honestly of anyone who has touched more lives, especially young lives, than this year's recipients." The grant will allow Sesame Workshop to continue its mission of providing educational content to children worldwide. This award underscores the vital role of children's public media in shaping young minds and fostering a sense of belonging and community.