Are you amid challenging circumstances, curious about how humor could help as a coping mechanism? You’re in luck, because you’ve just stumbled upon a troupe of professional clowns (yes, real-life clowns) who are ready to guide you to joy. Humor … Continue reading
Original author: Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone An Internally Displaced Person, or IDP, is someone who’s forced to flee their home but remains within their country of origin. Refugees may cross national boundaries to seek safety, but IDPs are unable or choose not … Continue reading
If you compare your play life to that of a clown, you might suddenly feel fun-deficient. But is it true? What about all the ways you do play? Like cutting a unique life path, cooking without a recipe, or swapping … Continue reading
Last month, we talked about clowns who defend kids’ right to play in Zimbabwe. But you might wonder why the right to play matters so much. And why does play need to be defended in areas of crisis? Clowns who … Continue reading
Are you ready to meet clowns who are incredible defenders of kids’ right to play? The Clowns Without Borders (CWB) team from Zimbabwe, June 2023, included Cedrick Msongelwa (Zimbabwe), Nathaniel Allenby (USA), Rachel Wansker (USA), and Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu (Zimbabwe). The … Continue reading
The devastation caused by Hurricane Maria is no laughing matter. In 2017, it compelled nearly 5% of Puerto Rico residents to leave the island. But for those determined to stay — or unable to leave — recovery feels like running … Continue reading
“You came all the way here for us?” This was the sentiment heard over and over at clown shows for earthquake survivors just six weeks after disaster struck Turkey and Syria. From March 22 – 28th, Clowns Without Borders (CWB)-USA … Continue reading
Do you know the Guarani? The Guarani-Kaiowá are one of Brazil’s largest Indigenous communities. They’ve survived forced displacement since the late 1800s and increased violence since the 1950s when private capital took over vast territories, replacing eco-diversity with monoculture plantations. … Continue reading
Original author: Tamara Palmer Do you dream of clowning? It’s time to take those dreams to the next level with this updated resource of top clown schools in the US. These opportunities — ranging from drop-in classes to Master of … Continue reading
You may already know that Clowns Without Borders (CWB)-USA operates in many countries around the world. Another approach to clowning is community-based, wherein organizations focus foremost on local needs. Clown Me In (CMI) is a community-based organization that primarily works … Continue reading
Coauthored by Naomi Shafer and Maggie Cunha What does “being seen” mean to a person who is stateless? The answer is likely the same as what it means to you. It’s about being acknowledged, represented, supported, and included. Would you … Continue reading
Who is displaced in Cairo? This tour, more than any other this year, challenged our concept of displacement. Unlike other locations where refugees and migrants live in formal camps (such as Zimbabwe), Cairo’s displaced are integrated into the city. Integrated … Continue reading
Clowns Without Borders believes clowning transcends borders of race, religion, nationality, cultural history, class, gender, sexual orientation, and ability — and we proudly stand up against xenophobia. In 2022, we partnered with the US Embassy-Public Affairs Division, Quito and Corporación … Continue reading
Written by Hannah Gaff, updated by Maggie Cunha So, you want to be a bit more clown? Valentine’s Day is a great day to practice your skills with the children (and adults!) in your life. In the following post, Hannah … Continue reading
