Solidarity and Charity Activity

Let’s show our solidarity with those affected by conflict and crisis! When there is care, there is hope.

 

In a world full of violent conflicts and complex challenges, dialogue and connection have never been more important. As we are trying to create a space that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive for every participant of HCIM 2026, where we can share the values of compassion, openness, and joy. What unites us is the conviction that healthcare clowning and performing living arts bring hope, resilience, and dignity to people in times of crisis. We are fully aware of those living in desperate conditions due to these conflicts around the globe.

To bring these ideas to life, the HCIM 2026 Reflection Group - which has become a source of insight, inspiration, and guidance for the healthcare clowning community - suggests to jointly conduct a solidarity activity during HCIM 2026, with the opportunity to donate for projects working on dangerous territories and helping those that are in desperate need.

Therefore, we have chosen the following projects and organisations we recommend you warmly to support. You can donate directly to them, using the links indicated and mentioning “HCIM 2026” as the motivation for your donation.

 

The Puppeteer from Gaza

Yousef Al Hindi is the director of "Camp Theater". He is planning to fundraise to buy a bus and create a Bus Theater that will travel and perform throughout the broken Gaza Strip.  

More information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5-1xDB9OAg

 

Support the development of hospital clowning Ukraine 

Jan Tomasz Rogala has organized several support projects during the war in Ukraine. He also supports the school of hospital clowns in Dnipro, Ukraine. With their work they would like to attract new volunteers and to train them for hospital clowning in order to reach more children. 

More information: https://doctorclown.org

 

Ibtissama Lebanon Smile Foundation 

Clown Doctors for hospitalized children in Lebanon. The Ibtissima Clown Doctors work at the Haykel Hospital in Beirut, in the middle of an acute threat of war. 

More information: https://www.instagram.com/ibtissama.ngo/

 

Gaza Circus School  
They are fighting to rebuild their destroyed Circus Center. With a two-phase approach, they will first organize shows in schools and refugee camps, and in a second phase, they will rebuild and fully equip a new Circus Center.
 

 

 We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and hope we can make a difference with this solidarity activity during HCIM 2026!