Send In the Clowns-A Tale of Two Non-Profits
Clowns like Pennywise and The Joker currently dominate the zeitgeist with violent representations. But two humane clown posses headquartered in the United States prove that clowning for the social good carries the day in the real world, helping facilitate human connection, emotional release and personal empowerment for vulnerable populations.
Leah Abel and Naomi Shafer perform with Clowns Without Borders in Myanmar. Photo Credit: Farrah Kassem Clowns Without Borders They called it the “Unicycle Visa.” Clowns Without Borders actually has to cross quite a few barriers in their work to “bring laughter where it’s needed most,” so they had to justify their equipment when they visited Zimbabwe. “The reality is that we spend a lo...Do you have a story to share? Submit your news story, article or press release.