Pledge to make a difference, together.
Mission Statement
Red Noses Clown Doctors Foundation is an artistic organisation bringing humour and laughter to people in need of joy, especially for children and the elderly.
Presence in Hungary
In Hungary, we are working with 15 childrens' hospital countrywide, and an ever-growing number of schools for children with disablities and elderly homes.
Work in Hospitals
1. Regular visits Our mission is mainly focused on field work in hospitals. The regular clown visits to children's wards have an important impact on the psychosocial wellbeing and the recovery process of the children. Through visits at the bedside children are empowered to return to their natural playfulness and to give them the much needed impetus for self-confidence and courage.
2. Intensive Smile In our Intensive Smile format clowns have become more and more integrated into the treatments and therapies of young patients. Their presence inspires a calm atmosphere reducing anxiety or fear and diverting the focus away from the medical procedure.
3. Circus Patientus The focus on long-term pediatric patients lies predominantly on their illness, which has a negative impact on their self-confidence and can cause feelings of inadequacy and depression to arise. All children who participate in "Circus Patientus" are empowered, bringing back the lightness of childhood and the levity of joyful playing.
Staff
Currently we employ 33 higly-trained clown staff with strong psychological and artistic background.
Our Global Reach
Red Noses is az international movement, currently present in 11 countries, mainly in continental Europe.
Emergency Smile Programme
Our proprietary Emergency Smile (ES) programme was developed to reach vulnerable people facing challenging circumstances across the globe.
With over 11 international locations, Red Noses professional clowns work locally with children in hospitals, elderly people, people with disabilities and other groups in need of psychosocial support. Our ES locations include natural disaster sites, refugee camps, and countries impacted by war.
Scientific Background
Our extensive research insights are intended for all those who want to learn more about the power of the arts and humour for mental health and wellbeing.
With our research database we provide topic-specific research summaries that can be used as a scientific evidence base for the different clowning interventions Red Noses offers. Further information: https://www.rednoses.org/what-we-do/scientific-research/