Stories from the field

Stay updated with the most recent news, captivating stories, reports, and much more from our missions around the world
08.July 2025

#MeetTheArtist: Luciana Arcuri

Luciana Arcuri is a Brazilian-born, Berlin-based performer who has been part of the Emergency Smile team since 2019.

03.July 2025

When a clown speaks your language: Emergency Smile in Türkiye

In May and June 2025, the Emergency Smile team spent four weeks in southern Türkiye.

23.June 2025

A journey through Bulgaria

This spring, a team from RED NOSES’ Emergency Smile set off on their second trip—and first official mission—across Bulgaria, following an earlier…

05.June 2025

Emergency Smile’s ongoing work in Lesvos

Emergency Smile has been active on Lesvos since 2018, initially working inside the Moria displacement camp. Following the destruction of Moria Camp by…

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: Aleš 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,…

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