A senior executive at Sesame Workshop was credited with organizing evacuation efforts for the organization's Afghanistan-based team following the Taliban's takeover of the country.

Sherrie Westin, an executive at the children's media organization, reportedly coordinated what was referred to as 'Operation Big Bird' to extract team members from the war-torn nation after the militant group regained control.

The operation took place during the chaotic period following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, when the Taliban rapidly seized control of major cities including the capital, Kabul.

Sesame Workshop had maintained operations in Afghanistan as part of educational programming efforts in the region. The organization produces localized versions of its educational content for children in various countries around the world.

Details about the specific timeline, number of people evacuated, or methods used in the operation were not immediately available. The Taliban's return to power prompted numerous international organizations and companies to evacuate their personnel from the country.