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Czech ZdravotniKlaun had on February 21, 2024 the online premiere of their heart-moving documentary “Mocný zvuk” (Powerful Sound) about their special-trained hospital clown team at a Czech special ward for multiple-handicapped, incurably ill children, using music therapy techniques to communicate with the young patients.

Since February 2024, Le Rire Médecin brings joy to children at Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital, now spreading laughter in 18 cities across France!

Crveni Nosovi in Croatia advances its mission through partnerships with TEDi and Sport Vision, utilizing donation boxes, QR codes, flyers, and sales commissions to raise over €50,000 and enhance supporter engagement.

The Theodora Foundation’s “Operation Dreams” program brings comfort and joy to young patients during surgeries, as Giggle Doctors like Dr. Couette use storytelling, soap bubbles, and playful interactions to ease children’s fears, reassure parents, and positively impact medical treatments, creating lasting, positive hospital memories.

Finnish Sairaalaklovnit clowns bring joy to elderly care homes, especially supporting residents with dementia through personalized plans and collaboration with nursing staff. Their innovative methods, developed in the ClowNexus project, enhance social participation and well-being.

In 2024, Croatian Red Noses expanded their mission with new programs for oncology patients, children with autism, and seniors with dementia, bringing laughter and connection to more lives. Fundraising campaigns with TEDi (€50,000 raised) and Sport Vision further amplified their impact. Initiatives like the “Children in Schools for Children in Hospitals” project also fostered empathy and creativity among young students.

In 2024, Le Rire Médecin’s clowns brought sport and creativity to pediatric wards with monthly themed parades, uniting children, families, and caregivers in joyful, interactive celebrations.