A groundbreaking project, Ahlan Simsim by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Sesame Workshop, has been recognized by the 2023 WISE Awards. Ahlan Simsim has reached over 1.7 million children and their families directly with playful and educational learning opportunities in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, and over 25 million children through the award-winning locally produced Arabic-language version of Sesame Street airing across the Middle East and North Africa.

Mulu, Berhan and Azmera fled Tigray, Ethiopia to seek refuge in Sudan. Their stories are crucial in enabling the world to bear witness to the ongoing violence.

This report concludes with recommendations including an annual review and subsequent adjustments to the Jordan Compact to ensure that more sustainable job opportunities are generated and the needs of Syrian refugees and Jordanians are met.

Title: ECHO Project Coordinator Department: Regional Program & Award Support Team – Latin America Proposed Dates: December 1, 2023- May 30, 2024 Duration Total days / total working days: 60 days