"For 55 years, the characters of Sesame Street have taught us how to count, how to read — and as importantly, how to be kind, empathic and compassionate." "Now, their important work can continue - thanks, in part, to the Elevate Prize Foundation."

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the iconic children's television show "Sesame Street," has received the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award, including a $250,000 grant and promotional support from the Elevate Prize Foundation. The honor recognizes the organization's global educational initiatives that go beyond television, supporting children’s health, education, and emotional well-being in over 150 countries.

En una ceremonia cargada de simbolismo, los queridos personajes Beto y Enrique (Bert & Ernie) de la icónica serie infantil Sesame Street hicieron una aparición especial este martes en un hotel de Miami Beach. La fundación Elevate Prize entregó un reconocimiento y una donación de $250,000 al legendario programa por su labor transformadora en la educación emocional y académica de millones de niños en todo el mundo.

“The people who speak up against their own self-interest are becoming very, very important,” Disney said Tuesday at the opening panel of The Elevate Prize Foundation's Make Good Famous Summit in Miami Beach, Florida. “The people in philanthropy are the people who need to be speaking up ... What we are experiencing ... .”

At Elevate Studios, storytelling isn’t just entertainment — it’s a tool for transformation. By amplifying the voices of changemakers and multicultural leaders, Elevate is shifting culture to make doing good universal, not exceptional.

“The power of storytelling isn’t just in sharing our struggles or victories—it's in helping people see themselves in those stories. That’s how we build connection, empathy, and ultimately, community.” — Carolina García Jayaram. Read more on TheWieSuite

Discover why Bing Chen, a 2025 Elevate Prize winner, believes indie films are essential for the future of storytelling and representation. Read more on TIME.

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Nikki Gane-Butler, founder of Dignity for Divas, recently received a $25,000 grant as part of the Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award from the Elevate Prize Foundation, which recognizes positive social impact. Since its inception, Dignity for Divas has helped over 15,000 women rebuild their lives, providing essential resources and support to ensure their stability and dignity. Gane-Butler's mission is to expand the organization's reach beyond the Pacific Northwest, empowering even more women on their journeys to success.

Google has teamed up with Tarjimly (2023 Elevate Prize winner) to provide AI-powered translation services aimed at helping refugees and immigrants overcome language barriers in real time. This collaboration offers crucial support, allowing people in crisis to communicate more effectively and access essential services.

Brilliant Detroit, a 2023 Elevate Prize winner, is growing! Launching Brilliant Cities, they are bringing their model to Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Chicago by 2027. Brilliant Cities focuses on creating "kid success neighborhoods," providing crucial support for families with children ages 0-8. Their impact has already reached over 22,000 children and caregivers in Detroit, where they've substantially improved children's literacy and family wellbeing.

Sam Bencheghib, co-founder of Sungai Watch and a 2024 Elevate Prize winner, is driving efforts to prevent river pollution in Indonesia. After connecting with key leaders at a previous CGI meeting, Bencheghib will return this year seeking funding to expand his nonprofit's impact. Read more about Sam, his work and his new social enterprise Sungai Design.