Ahlan Simsim, created by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Sesame Workshop, is an early childhood development program that gives millions of refugee and displaced children and their families in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq the support they need to cope with crises and build a brighter future. The program has adapted to COVID-19 by providing caregivers with learning activities for their children via WhatsApp.

Can I sponsor a refugee family financially? We are deeply grateful for your compassionate response to the plight of refugees. The International Rescue Committee’s emergency teams are unable to pair families with financial sponsors.