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 →
“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 →
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 →
Sometimes it takes a crisis to realize you need a big dose of laughter. My aha moment came with flashing red lights: a breast cancer diagnosis late last year. What I learned during my treatment and the six months since … Continue reading →
Programming Overview Clowns Without Borders creates moments of connection for people experiencing crisis. Until the pandemic, that had always meant in-person, international tours. CWB – USA never considered online programming before COVID-19, but the pandemic forced us to push the … Continue reading →
This week, we are featuring Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone, who worked as Clowns Without Borders’ Communication Director for the past five years. While we are sad to see Nicole go, we are grateful to all of her work with CWB. I … Continue reading →
This week’s featured artist is Luz Gaxiola. Luz has performed with Clowns Without Borders in Greece and Lebanon. Most recently, she delighted attendees of our Virtual Benefit by playing the accordion surrounded by goats. Luz is a multi-instrumentalist, playing accordion, tuba, … Continue reading →
Digital Mine Risk Education: Tour Overview Clowns Without Borders UK and USA have partnered with Mines Advisory Group (MAG) to create digital mine risk education materials for audiences in Iraq, Lebanon, Somalia and Vietnam. MAG intends to reach over 9 … Continue reading →
In the American circus, “first of May” refers to someone who is in their first season with the circus. In that spirit, we interviewed three artists about their respective first CWB – USA tour. This is the second in a four-part … Continue reading →
CWB – USA Executive Director Naomi Shafer interviewed Dustin Allen, Melissa Aston, and Ania Upstill on May 1 2020. In American circus, “First of May” is a nickname for somebody who is in the circus for the first time. These … Continue reading →
CWB – USA board member David Lichtenstein is on tour with Clown Me In founder, and longtime CWB partner, Sabine Choucair, and Dustin J. Allen. The three are traveling along the Balkan Route, walked by migrants from North Africa and … Continue reading →
CWB – USA board member David Lichtenstein is on tour with Clown Me In founder, and longtime CWB partner, Sabine Choucair, and Dustin J. Allen. The three are traveling along the Balkan Route, walked by migrants from North Africa and … Continue reading →
CWB – USA is on tour along the Balkan Route, traveled by migrants fleeing violence and persecution in the Middle East and North Africa. Sabine Choucair, longtime CWB collaborator and founder of Clown Me In, witnesses the different realities faced … Continue reading →
