Ahlan SimsimAmeera’s Reflection: How Muppets Offer a Window and MirrorAuthentic Representation in children’s media2 min read·Oct 11, 2023----
Ahlan SimsimTwelve Years On, Working to Uplift Syrian ChildrenMarch 15th marks a grim anniversary in Syria: twelve years since the Syrian conflict began. In that time, at least half a million people…3 min read·Mar 23, 2023----
Ahlan SimsimImpacting Millions of Young Lives: Ahlan Simsim Five Years OnDavid Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, and Sherrie Westin, President of Sesame Workshop, look back at the…4 min read·Dec 9, 2022----
Ahlan SimsimLooking Back at Year Four of Ahlan Simsim: A Year of GrowthWe share lessons on scaling early childhood interventions in crisis situations from Ahlan Simsim5 min read·Nov 9, 2022----
Ahlan SimsimLooking Back at Year Three of Ahlan Simsim: A Year of AdaptationWe share lessons for early childhood interventions in crisis situations from Ahlan Simsim’s third year5 min read·Oct 5, 2021----
Ahlan SimsimTrusted Words from a Trusted MessengerHow Sesame Workshop Uses Research to Shape Ahlan Simsim Content5 min read·Feb 24, 2021----
Ahlan SimsimReflecting on the Second Year of Ahlan Simsim: Expanding our ReachBy René Celaya, Managing Director, Ahlan Simsim, Sesame Workshop and Marianne Stone, Regional Program Director for Ahlan Simsim…4 min read·Aug 5, 2020----
Ahlan SimsimStaying in to Stay Healthy with the “Ahlan Simsim” MuppetsHow we’re using the power of media to support children across the Middle East during the COVID-19 pandemic3 min read·May 13, 2020----
Ahlan SimsimHow the IRC and Sesame Workshop continue to reach refugee children during COVID-19For young children who have experienced war and been uprooted from their homes, education can be a lifeline.2 min read·May 1, 2020----
Ahlan SimsimMeet the New Muppets of Ahlan Simsim!We’ve designed brand-new characters that children in the Middle East can relate to.5 min read·Nov 18, 2019----