Sisimpur, the popular children’s program for Bangladeshi children won the internationally acclaimed 3rd Anthem Award under the category of “Film, Video, Television or Show”.

The award was announced on Tuesday (January 30).

Sisimpur emerged victorious in this competition, with approximately 2,000 submissions from 44 countries, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.

Through messages of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI), Sisimpur has played a significant role in bringing about transformative changes in society, earning this prestigious award.

To emphasize DEI content, Sisimpur has also introduced a new character called Julia with autism, in addition to the four main characters Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri and Shiku.

Since its inception, Sisimpur has received support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in the form of financial assistance and technical guidance. 

Starting in 2021, the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences has been awarding the Anthem Award to individuals and organizations driving impactful changes in society through meaningful initiatives on a global scale.

“I believe this is a matter of great pride for the Sesame Workshop Bangladesh (SWB) team and Bangladesh for winning such an award at a global platform. It will inspire us further to continue doing the important work that we focus on DEI," said Mohammad Shah Alam, the Managing Director of SWB.

Alam, also the Chief of the Party of USAID’s Promoting Education for Early Learners project/Sisimpur project, said, "For 19 years, we've endeavoured to help children in our country grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We create and distribute essential content for their development and education."

It's noteworthy that SWB won the Kidscreen Award in 2022, and even before that, in 2010 the BBC World Service Trust recognized Sisimpur as the best children's show and third most popular show in overall categories.