March 2024 – Sesame Workshop prepared this case study which describes their response to the crisis in Ukraine and what they learned. Sesame Workshop got involved in the crisis response immediately and adapted their approach over time to meet the needs of children and families. Their remote programming used the following platforms, which families accessed using their cell phones or televisions, and teachers accessed using tablets: internet, broadcast television, and messaging apps.
The case study details the phases the response went through, the successes, the challenges, and the lessons learned. Beyond the Ukraine response, Sesame Workshop is applying lessons learned to adapt its response to other crises.