Dear friends and family,
We are thrilled to announce that we are returning to Cairo, Egypt to bring more laughter to kids and adults alike. In February we performed 14 shows in schools, orphanages, and a cancer hospital during our two-week visit. In all we reached about 500 children and even some innocent bystanding adults. We made many wonderful friends who encouraged us to return to continue the work. Thanks to our physical and metaphysical angels, we will be in Cairo for three weeks, starting November 17th.
On this trip, we will be focusing on the Sudanese refugee population living in Cairo. There are currently 30,000 Sudanese refugees registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) living in Cairo. This number, however, does not reflect the actual number of refugees actually residing in Cairo, which is estimated to be above 500,000. These refugees fled their war-torn country and are now dealing with poverty, overcrowding, racial discrimination and political uncertainty on a day-to-day basis. Through clown and theater workshops, we will provide emotional support to these communities, as well as a venue for telling their stories. On this trip we are planning to reach 1,000 or more Sudanese refugees.
Also this trip, we are teaming up with a well-established organization called Clowns Without Borders (www.clownswithoutborders.org). It is similar to the better-known humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders, in that participants bring their skills to the most troubled parts of the world. CWB has been visiting places like Sudan, South Africa, Kosavo, Mexico, and Haiti since 1993. To find out more about them please check out the website.
Because of a generous donation we have the funds needed for our airfare to Cairo, but we are still trying to raise money. In order to implement our project’s goal of reaching as many people as possible through performances and by making workshops more accessible, we have a goal of raising $1,000 between now and November 17th. We have been offered free accommodations while in Cairo, but still need to raise money for food and local travel. We would also like to take1,000 clown noses with us to give to children. We are asking for you to participate with us in our goal by generously sending a tax-deductible donation. Your money will help brighten the lives of many children and adults in Cairo.
With every donation of $25 or more, the donor will receive a genuine clown nose of the same quality and inspiration as will be given to the children. Yippee!
Please make your checks out to Clowns without Borders with Egypt in the memo line and send them to:
Clowns Without Borders
967 N. American St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
If you are receiving this email it also means that you will be included in our frequent email updates while we are in Cairo. If you are not interested in receiving this emails just let me know.
Thank you kindly in advance,
Elisa Lane and Gwen Rooker
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