General Information

Clowns Without Borders is a non-profit organization whose core is our artists who are volunteers and members of the organization. The artists donate their time and talent to Clowns Without Borders with the belief that laughter, joy and culture make the world a more hopeful and peaceful place. The artists are active in everything from music, magic, physical comedy, theater, clown, actobatics, circus, dance and education. What is common to all of them is how they use their skills and commitment to strengthen people's lust for life and psychosocial health. About 100 artists are currently members of the organization. Clowns without Borders was founded in Spain, 1993, under the name Payasos sin Fronteras.Clowns without Borders was founded in Sweden in 1996, and have since toured the entire world with performances and workshops. Some of the countries we have worked in are Bosnia, Belarus, Romania, Sudan, South Sudan, Algeria, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Kurdistan, Kenya, Swaziland, Rwanda, D.R Congo, Burma, Bangladesh, Nepal, Mexico, South Africa, Uganda as well as many more. Our core is our artists who are volunteers and members of the organization. The artists donate their time and talent to Clowns Without Borders with the belief that laughter, joy and culture make the world a more hopeful and peaceful place. The artists are active in everything from music, magic, physical comedy, theater, clown, actobatics, circus, dance and education. What is common to all of them is how they use their skills and commitment to strengthen people's lust for life and psychosocial health. About 100 artists are currently members of the organization.