Reaching Children Across South Africa
From urban centres to rural communities, bringing playful learning to every child.
Sesame Workshop South Africa uses a powerful blended model that combines national reach with deep community engagement. While Takalani Sesame reaches millions through mass media, our direct services meet children and caregivers face-to-face in local communities, ensuring every child, no matter their location or circumstances, has access to inclusive, and research-based learning opportunities.
WHERE WE’RE SERVING
Our National Footprint
We serve communities across South Africa, blending national media distribution with hands-on programming in targeted locations. Our work is active in:
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Gauteng
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Eastern Cape
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Free State
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KwaZulu-Natal
Each location represents partnerships with local organisations, schools, caregivers, and governments to strengthen early learning and well-being in ways that reflect local needs and opportunities.
COMMUNITY FOCUS
Rooted in Local Communities
Our community-based programmes are designed in partnership with those who know children best: families, teachers, social workers, and local leaders. By listening to communities and working hand-in-hand with stakeholders, we deliver programming that is culturally relevant, locally owned, and deeply impactful.
COMMUNITY FOCUS
Rooted in Local Communities
Our community-based programmes are designed in partnership with those who know children best: families, teachers, social workers, and local leaders. By listening to communities and working hand-in-hand with stakeholders, we deliver programming that is culturally relevant, locally owned, and deeply impactful.
OUR KEY FOCUS AREAS
Supporting Every Member of the Child’s Circle of Care
Our socio-ecological approach strengthens the network of caring adults around each child. We work directly with:
Children
Empowering children with foundational skills, resilience, and inclusion.
Young People
Training youth for careers in creative industries through our Dynamo programme.
Parents & Caregivers
Equipping caregivers with tools for positive parenting, guided play, and emotional support.
Teachers
Building educator capacity for inclusive, play-based learning aligned to national curricula.
Social Workers
Supporting trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning through play-based approaches.
Government
Partnering with government departments to align policies, scale solutions, and embed inclusive practices.
Communities
Engaging leaders, faith-based organisations, and civil society partners to drive holistic child development.
Partner With Us to Reach More Communities
Your support enables us to bring life-changing programmes to more provinces, more families, and more children. Together, we can strengthen entire communities through inclusive, learning.
Helping Children Everywhere Grow Smarter, Stronger, And Kinder.