What is Clowns Without Borders-USA?

For over 31 years, Clowns Without Borders-USA (CWB) has brought laughter to the places that need it most — refugee camps, conflict zones, communities in crisis.

When disaster strikes, the world sends essentials such as food, water, shelter, and medicine. But there's another need that goes unmet: the need to laugh, to play, to remember that life can still hold joy.

Through clowning, physical theater, music, and play, our CWB artists bring moments of connection and relief to children and families who've lived through the unimaginable, always collaborating with local groups and organizations.

This isn't just entertainment. Our work gives resilience, re-connection to the spirit, and lasting hope.

We believe joy is essential to healing.
We believe laughter belongs wherever people are rebuilding.
Join us, & help us bring joy to those who need it most!

Support Our Upcoming Tours!

We're raising funds to help make our 2027 tour schedule as full as possible.

Your Gala Ticket and any generous donations will help Clowns Without Borders return to communities we've built relationships with over many years while expanding to new ones.

Our hope is to support tours in places like:

Zimbabwe
Mexico
Chicago
Southern Syria
Guatemala & El Salvador
Egypt
Colombia (new in 2027!)

Every gift helps bring professional artists to communities where laughter can strengthen resilience, create connection, and remind children and families they are not alone.

Bring your gala best, your generous spirit, and as much flair as you dare.

We'll see you at Clowns & Gowns! Reserve your tickets today.

Clowns & Gowns

Benefit Gala for Clowns Without Borders