Program

MON 3.11

Resilience in the face of emigration as a response to a threatening context
Diana Mubarakshina
Upsala Circus
Zeits, Germany (Formerly St-Petersburg, Russia)
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TUE 4.11

Applying YSC values to broader local communities as an act of resilience in the face of State repression
Dragan Jajić Vladisavljev

Kreativni Pogon
Novi Sad, Serbia
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WED 5.11

Organizational resilience amidst regional and domestic instability
Rose Abou Elias

Cirquenciel
Beirut, Lebanon
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THU 6.11

Circus as a Safe Space: Building Resilience in Palestine
Mohammad Rabah

Palestinian Circus School
Ramallah, Palestine
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FRI 7.11

Bringing YSC activities to children in Rohingya camps and to Afghan children as a tool for resilience against the loss of multiple rights and freedoms
David Mason
Mobile Mini Circus for Children (MMCC), Afghanistan and Bangladesh
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Caravan Week 2025: Youth & Social Circus as a Tool for Resilience

Caravan Week returns with a renewed focus on amplifying the voices of Youth and Social Circus (YSC) organizations worldwide. This year’s edition brings together member organizations to share their experiences and advocate for the role of YSC in times of uncertainty and change.

Caravan Week 2025 will take place online from 3 to 7 November, featuring daily podcasts with YSC leaders from Serbia, Palestine, Lebanon, Afghanistan and Germany.

This year’s edition focuses on one central question:
How do Youth and Social Circus organizations use circus as a tool of resilience in the face of global challenges?

Through these daily podcasts, member organizations will share first-hand experiences from different cultural and social contexts. Their stories illustrate how circus practices are used to respond to instability, promote inclusion, and support young people in building confidence and community.

Each podcast will be released daily at 16:00 CET, on Caravan’s official social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook) and with direct links shared through the Caravan Week mailing list – subscribe with the button below.

 

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