Laughter knows no boundaries
Countries may have borders, but laughter? It doesn't. Clowns all over the world know this. Among other things, because they are involved in several international organisations.
The Czech Health Clown is an active member of two health clown families, Red Noses International (RNI) and theEuropean Federation of Healthcare Clown Organisations (EFHCO).
Why, you ask? Being a healthcare clown is a profession, an artistic profession that has its own specific criteria, even though it is an art of improvisation. If someone wants to be a successful and honest Healthcare Clown, it takes a lot of time and diligence. They must be willing not only to go to people and bring laughter where it is lacking, but they must also constantly work on themselves, educate themselves and learn.
Of course, they learn here at home in the Czech Republic, but every now and then they also go out into the world to gain experience, or, conversely, to pass on their experience to other clowns. This gives all Health Clowns around the world, including those in the Czech Republic, the opportunity to become even better.
And one more thing – membership is also a guarantee that local clowns honour the demanding international ethical principles of their mission. In today's world, this is as difficult as it is unusual.