Why we must invest in remote early childhood development programmes

Jun 1, 2023

A young girl stands and learns with a Sesame Street character: Ahlan Simsim has proven the power of demonstrate the power of integrating educational media with early childhood development services.

Ahlan Simsim has proven the power of demonstrate the power of integrating educational media with early childhood development services. Image: Sesame Workshop

Sam Friedlander

Senior Manager – Advocacy and Policy, Humanitarian Programmes, Sesame Workshop

Heidi Rosbe

Senior Project Specialist, Ahlan Simsim, International Rescue Committee

Lizzie Goodfriend

Project Managing Director, Early Childhood Development in Emergency and Conflict , Global TIES for Children, New York University

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