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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In September 2022, CWB performed for large groups of joyful and enthusiastic children and families in Zimbabwe — many of whom are also environmental refugees. In 2019, as the harvest season was just beginning, flash floods and landslides from Cyclone … Continue reading
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You may have wondered how a clown show for Ukrainian refugees in Poland (or anywhere) removes the stress, fear, and uncertainty of displacement. But that’s actually not the goal. The goal of a CWB clown show is to offer moments … Continue reading
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You love to see our clowns performing and our audiences laughing. That’s why we’re excited to share this first post in our Smile Roundup series. Smile Roundups feature photos of CWB artists with their audiences, plus quotes and stories from … Continue reading
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