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Donate to Support Displaced Children

You can make a difference in a child’s life.

Everyone deserves to laugh.

Everyone Deserves to Laugh

Clowns Without Borders brings relief through laughter by sending professional artists to areas of crisis and displacement. We go were people have experienced conflict and natural disaster.

Today, one in 69 people worldwide are displaced — totaling 120 million. About half of all forcably displaced people are children.

Imagine a child forced to flee from their home.

They feel scared, lonely, and forgotten.

But when they meet a clown, something magical happens. They’re transported to a world of play and imagination, where they are 

  • Validated 🥰
  • Cherished 🥹
  • Accepted 😍

    It’s an incredible thing to witness — and it’s the power of your support.

    Will you join us?

    • Support moments of play, like this...

    “So she started playing this melody, Bella Ciao. And I know Bella Ciao, so it was great because she was playing the melody on the melodica, and I was able to chime in here and there on the accordion. And we ended up having this really sweet duet.” – Luz Gaxiola

    Your gift, using the form below, is a fast and secure way to lift laughter among displaced people around the world — at a time when there are more refugees than ever.

    Clowns Without Borders is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are secure. We will not use your payment information for any other reason but to make your intended gift.

    I often question if I am making a difference in the world. And then I get my monthly reminder from CWB about my impact, and it makes me feel a little bit more hopeful.

    Anonymous

    I’m moved by the way CWB brings laughter to people of all ages enduring almost unimaginable hardship. Thank you for your work.

    Anonymous

    Every child has the right to a safe, healthy, and playful childhood. This is the reason why I donate to Clowns Without Borders.

    Anonymous

    I value building relationships with people around the world because I think it is the only way we will achieve peace. You guys do this AND you bring children who are hurting laughter and a memory of a wonderful moment.

    Anonymous

    Children need food and shelter and safety….. but oh my gosh, they need to laugh too!!

    Anonymous
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    What is Joy Makers?

    Joy Makers is a community of people, just like you, who love to laugh and make others feel good.

    You know, as a clown does, the power of ensuring all children play and feel joy.

    When you join Joy Makers, you’re supporting laughter and play every day of the year for some of the most vulnerable people on the planet.