Social Circus: Borders
In this series, CircusTalk will attempt to explore different aspects of the social circus world. In this article, the author will focus on social circuses that address the refugee crisis.
There is no issue in our world today more dire, urgent and controversial than that of refugees. As Syria is being torn to shreds by various political forces, Europe is flooded with refugees of all ages coming in droves, risking their lives on inflatable boats for the chance of a life without terror. On the other side of the world, the US is taking children away from their parents and putting them in detention camps, justifying their inhumane actions by blaming the parents for illegally crossing the border. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. So, how is the world of circus – social circus, but not only – approaching the worldwide refugee crisis? Circuses Off Stage: Social Circuses Volunteering with Refugees ...Do you have a story to share? Submit your news story, article or press release.