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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, neighbors are working together with the ̽����ѡ to build up and improve their communities. They're making and influencing decisions that affect their communities' futures—for example, deciding whether to build new schools or health centers, improve roads or construct water collection points.

In Pakistan, education activist Malala Yousafzai’s homeland, nearly half of all children are out of school—and most of these are girls. The ̽����ѡ is there, working to help ensure that all children have access to education.

With $100 million awarded in the MacArthur Foundation’s 100andChange competition, the ̽����ѡ and 'Sesame Street' will reach millions of refugee children in the Middle East with education and hope. In this video, see our work in action in Lebanon as we help young Syrian children build the language, reading, math and emotional skills they need to succeed.