Clowns Without Borders

is an international organization that sends shows and workshops to bring hope to people who have been effected by war, natural disasters and extreme poverty. They have sent hundreds of performing groups to war zones all over the world. Their slogan: No Child Without a Smile! Clowns Without Borders was originally founded in Spain by Tortell Poltrona and the USA chapter was founded by Moshe Cohern.

As of 2010 I have participated in 8 Clowns Without Borders projects in Chiapas, Guatemala, South Africa, and Haiti all of which have been extraordiary experiences. Most of those trips I led and organized. I initiated and still co-organize the very succesful yearly Portland Clowns Without Borders fundraiser shows, 2010 was our 11th year, and I also serve on the board of Clowns Without Borders USA.

To make a tax-free donation to Clowns Without Borders USA click here

If you are strong performer interested in volunteering as a perfoming artist on CWB trips e-mail me: E-mail Leapin Louie

Here are photo-journals from some of my favorite CWB trips:

Haiti March 2010 photo journal

Clowns Without Borders Gautemala journal Jan. 2006

First trip to Chiapas, April 1999 some great photos and a long and complete journal, including some political background on Chiapas.
Chiapas, April-May 2002 photos and a brief journal. My two children, age 8 and 10 came on this one.

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