Activities

95% of activities are led by children, full of fun and energy.

When children engage in structured play activities, they’re not merely escaping reality — they’re rehearsing possibilities. A girl leading a playground game today is developing leadership skills that may reshape her community tomorrow.

Workshops

In a very friendly environment the youth team leaders together with their younger trainers organize social circus activities of a few hours minimum twice per week for an average of 30-40. Each session starts in a big circle and social games and continued depending on each team by practicing different circus arts. The arts varies from juggling, acrobatic, comedy, hula-hoop, jump rope, etc. however depending the needs painting, language and nearly anything can be added. Although it seems all is about circus skills and preparing for the shows but a lot of social and personal development, healing and improvement is in progress. 

Performances

Collective laughter, joy, and fun are more than just entertainment; they are paths to hope, meaning, and an introduction to a culture of peace.

In times of war, fun and laughter take on a profound role. People rarely laugh, especially together in large groups. Our performances bring life and smiles to many faces, often for the first time in a long while. Each performance serves as collective therapy, reintroducing a culture of peace and restoring hope.

Educational Entertainment Shows

 Young boys and girls are trained to perform artistic educational shows, teaching other children in schools and public places about social or health issues such as:

  • COVID19
  • hygiene
  • polio
  • malaria
  • peace education
  • landmine awareness

Do Good

The teams during each 4-month season have a one-week ‘Do Good’ period in which the children work together to find different ways to contribute to and improve their communities. This could include tasks like cleaning or clearing the way in their camp, repairing a wooden bridge, or collecting aid or winter clothes for other children in need. This transforms the children from simply receiving good to becoming leaders who create good in their communities.

Mentoring

All team leaders across borders participate in a mentoring system that includes social, collective, and individual communication. A variety of IT platforms, such as WhatsApp, Zoom, Dropbox, and Facebook, are used to create a democratic system of information sharing that reaches every team leader and supports their progress. A wide range of skills, from accounting to juggling, child rights, and advocacy, are developed through this sophisticated yet simple system of capacity building and mentoring for our team leaders

Events, Festivals & Championships

There are numerous days and occasions to celebrate with a performance. These could range from events like the opening of a school to celebrations such as Eid, New Year’s Day, Children’s Day, or any national holidays. In addition to these celebrations, we organize annual events such as:
• National Social Circus Festival
• Regional Social Circus Festival
• World Circus Day
• National and Regional Championships
• International Day of Laughter

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