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Don’t miss this wonderful ARTE documentary from Anja Leuschner, Germany about humor, laughter and its effects on our health!

Portuguese Operação Nariz Vermelho’s campaign “The Most Valuable T-Shirt in the World” honors João’s memory, raising over €40,000 to expand their program to a new hospital in 2025. Donations are open until December 31st!

The feature film Sur Un Fil, inspired by The Clown Doctor Chronicles, celebrates healthcare clowns and premiered in 211 cinemas across France. This tribute to the profession will soon be available on Amazon Prime and Canal+.

CliniClowns België celebrated 30 years of bringing joy to children with a heartwarming evening of testimonies and performances, promising continued impact for the next 30 years.

In 2024, Crveni Nosovi launched two new programs: one bringing joy to adults in oncology wards, and another offering regular clowning sessions for children with autism and seniors with dementia, fostering creativity, connection, and healing through laughter and art.

Spanish efhco member Pallapupas proudly receives the Josep Trueta Plaque for Sanitary Merit, honoring nearly 25 years of humanizing healthcare through humor. This award fuels their mission to bring emotional care to over 100,000 people annually.

Healthcare clowning has been recognized by Finland’s THL as an excellent, evidence-based, and effective child-oriented practice, now featured in their “Finnish Best Practice Portal.”

ZdravotniKlaun celebrated World Smile Day with clown filters, metro surprises, and videos inspiring people to “find the clown in you”—turning everyday challenges into moments of laughter.

For over 30 years, Lydia Pfister and her team have crafted personalized, colorful coats that complete the Théodora Giggle Doctors’ characters, creating over 1,250 unique designs that bring joy and laughter to hospitalized children through Fondation Théodora’s impactful work.

Isabelle Chillier alias Serpilette, travaille depuis 1996 pour l’association Hôpiclowns Genève. Elle nous parle du clown, de son expérience de clown hospitalier avec humour et sérieux.