Conflicts across the Middle East have had a major effect on children. Millions of boys and girls now live in refugee camps after escaping fighting in places such as Syria and northern Iraq. They have had to spend their early years dealing with the terrible effects of war. An American non-profit organization, called Sesame Workshop, is trying to help these refugees. The group is sending its lovable Muppets to the Middle East to help bring laughter and build strength in the affected children. Shari Rosenfeld works for Sesame Workshop, which produces the children’s television show Sesame Street. She says her group is working with the International Rescue Committee to provide early education to help children and families overcome the trauma of conflict.