Lego Foundation Teams Up With Sesame Workshop to Help Refugee Children

The video discusses the impact of global conflict on children, highlighting that half of the 68 million displaced people are children. It introduces a partnership with Sesame Workshop to provide play-based learning for early childhood development. The video outlines challenges in reaching displaced children, particularly in refugee camps and communities, and describes methods to overcome these challenges. It also covers the collaboration between organizations since 2015 and the significant funding received from the MacArthur Foundation to support early childhood development in refugee settings.

What is the primary focus of the partnership between Sesame Workshop and the organization?

• Providing food and shelter to displaced families

• Training teachers in conflict zones

• Offering play-based learning to young children

• Building new schools in refugee camps

What age group is targeted for play-based learning in the partnership?

• 7 to 12 years

• 3 to 8 years

• 0 to 6 years

• 10 to 15 years

Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to reach displaced children?

• Center-based programs

• Multimedia mass media

• Home visits

• Online courses

What significant support did the collaboration receive to address early childhood development in refugee settings?

• A $75 million investment from the World Bank

• A $50 million grant from the United Nations

• A $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation

• A $200 million donation from a private philanthropist

What shared belief do the organizations have regarding children's learning?

• Learning through play is most effective

• Learning through memorization is key

• Learning through structured classes is best

• Learning through technology is essential