Stories from the field

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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…

23.January 2025

Empowering clown artists through education - International Day of Education

Since its inception, RED NOSES has been providing workshops to enhance the artistic quality and impact of their clown artists. The mandatory RED NOSES…

16.December 2024

2024 Recap: Expanding Horizons, Deepening Impact – RED NOSES International’s Year of Connection and Resilience

The year 2024 was a defining chapter for RED NOSES International’s Emergency Smile programme. Building on the experiences and lessons of 2023, we…

11.December 2024

Establishing a stronger presence: insights from the 2024 Emergency Smile missions on Lesvos

Spanning from April to October 2024, Emergency Smile embarked on a series of five impactful missions to Lesvos, aiming to establish a stronger…

25.October 2024

Creating bonds through laughter: Emergency Smile’s mission in Calabria, Italy

From 22 September to 19 October 2024, RED NOSES International’s Emergency Smile team embarked on a mission to Calabria, Italy. Calabria, one of the…

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