Awrad-Clown Me In spreads laughter, fights inequality and heals through the power of performing arts. Our artistic relief work aims to help people overcome the traumas caused by the very hard social and financial conditions in Lebanon and now in shelters during this harsh war. We reach people in remote areas, refugee camps, and underprivileged suburbs.
Lebanon is, once again, in emergency mode. Since the escalation began on 2 March 2026, Lebanese authorities and the UN report hundreds killed, thousands injured, and over 1 million people displaced. Families are sleeping in overcrowded schools and makeshift shelters, moving with little notice, while the economic collapse keeps basic needs out of reach for so many. And in the middle of all this, children are carrying the war in their bodies: fear, panic, silence.
We're fundraising to bring clown shows and play-based psychosocial interventions into shelters across Lebanon, creating moments of regulation, dignity, connection, and relief when life feels unbearable. We want people to laugh, to turn wounds into strengths, and to have moments of joy that we are all lacking. Our workshops and performances create safe and playful environments, tackle difficult social issues, and provide art therapy and capacity building that empower people.
In war, play isn't a luxury, it's a survival tool. These interventions help children and caregivers release stress, rebuild trust, and reconnect with their bodies and with each other, even in displacement. Over time, this supports stronger coping, healthier community bonds, and a sense of humanity that crisis tries to erase.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
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