Stories from the field

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29.May 2025

Choose play—every day: Because every child deserves joy

Did you know that play is a human right?

Yes—just like the right to education or to feel safe, every child has the right to play. But for far too…

28.May 2025

When laughter takes flight: Emergency Smile in Egypt

In April 2025, the Emergency Smile team travelled to Cairo, Egypt. For two intense and beautiful weeks, they visited numerous forcibly displaced…

26.May 2025

#MeetTheArtist: Ales Surma

When Aleš Surma puts on his red nose, something special happens. He’s no longer just a performer—he becomes a source of lightness in places where joy…

19.May 2025

Laughter that lasts: How Emergency Smile creates a ripple effect in humanitarian contexts

In challenging environments—from conflict zones to displacement camps to rural schools—laughter may seem like a luxury. But at RED NOSES…

13.May 2025

A garden of care: Finding family far from home

On Lesvos, in the middle of so much uncertainty, there’s a garden where women and children can simply breathe. It’s a place where little ones play,…

01.April 2025

Emergency Smile’s first mission in Bulgaria

In recent years, Bulgaria has become a focal point in addressing the challenges faced by displaced persons, primarily due to its position as a border…

25.March 2025

Hope in crisis: Emergency Smile in Ukraine

In March 2025, healthcare clowns Anamarija Jurišić and Marko Kalc, together with Craig Russell, Head of Mission, embarked on a scouting mission to…

05.February 2025

The universal language of healthcare clowning: breaking barriers through laughter

In the realm of healthcare, communication is paramount. Yet, in diverse and multicultural settings, language barriers can pose significant challenges.…

27.January 2025

Spreading joy in challenging times: A conversation with Craig Russell, Emergency Smile Head of Mission

At RED NOSES International, our mission is to bring laughter, joy, and emotional relief to those who need it most, delivered through four…

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