CLOWNS WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNATIONAL

Clowns Without Borders began in 1993, when children in Barcelona raised funds to send a famous clown, Tortell Poltrona, to refugee camps in Croatia. The children in Barcelona got the idea from their refugee penpals, who said, "We miss laughter."... We work with local organizations to choose locations for CWB performances. If you're working with people who need a laugh, work with us to make it happen!... Just as food, safety, and shelter are necessary rights, so too are hope, laughter, and freedom of expression. One of the reasons we work with community partners is to make sure our program is not coming before basic needs are being met.

Also known as: clowns without borders, Clowns Without Borders USA

Primary location: Atlanta United States