CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
The Circus Workshops are implemented in marginalised areas to give a positive touch and to enhance the lives of young individuals in these regions.
Two of our healthcare clowns provide a 4 day-long workshop to train marginalised children and prepare them to perform in front of an audience mainly consisting of the childrens' parents where an invitation is sent to attend the final performance to see their child as the Star of the Show.
During the training journey, children come across and learn about the world of arts and its dimensions, realising abilities and talents they might have had, but have never been given an actual opportunity to discover. Thus, Circus Workshops offer children an accurate experience to conclude that through practicing continuously with determination, the desired result can be obtained. It also teaches children teamwork, discipline, patience, confidence in standing on stage and to feel proud of doing something significant. Moreover, it teaches them to express their feelings through arts and to reinforce resilience within their social circle.
HUMOUR WORKSHOPS
RED NOSES Palestine implemented in 2019 the programme “Humour Workshops”, dedicated to the intense cooperation with different hospitals and universities across the country. Tailored specifically to the concrete needs of the local healthcare system, this initiative was essential as it set in motion a thorough exchange with the medical staff. Moreover, it created a great platform for interaction with the medical students that will become doctors in the near future. Informing them about the activities offered by healthcare clowns and emphasising the importance of humorous hospital visits was undoubtedly the first step towards a flourishing upcoming partnership.
The workshops offered by the Palestinian organisation brought positive institutional change to the degree that some doctors started using humour as a great tool to connect better with the medical staff, patients and care providers. It was rewarding to observe the doctors’ new approach as they were applying the knowledge gained in the humour workshops. Many of them now focus on building trustworthy relationships with children and their families. By connecting with them from the first encounter, doctors can reduce their fear of hospitals and witness in some cases the acceleration of the healing process.
EMERGENCY SMILE
Especially in crisis situations, RED NOSES can respond to the immense need for psychosocial support with its innovative programme, Crisis Response. In multi-week missions, clowns support children and their families to develop strategies to cope with their challenging situation. These are people who have lost almost everything, who have witnessed and survived conflicts or natural disasters, who were forced to flee, and who live in dire and stressful situations.
With our artistic and interactive clown interventions, the children are given the possibility to express their feelings in a playful manner. The clowns can trigger a shift of focus, concentrating on the positive, the strength and the abilities of the children. The reconnection with positive feelings helps them to regain resilience and hope.
Outreach visits
RED NOSES Palestine's outreach visits focus on reaching marginalised groups, bringing joy, humor, and relief to children who need it most. These visits are carried out by two or more of our professional healthcare clowns, who travel to community centers, remote villages, refugee camps, and other underserved areas. Through playful interaction, music, and improvisation, our clowns create a safe and uplifting space where children can laugh, express themselves, and momentarily escape the challenges of their daily lives. These visits are a vital part of our mission to ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, experiences the healing power of laughter.
