We help children in hospital cope with stress, and seniors smile again
The Art of Medical Clowning
Finding oneself in a hospital or a care facility means facing anxiety, uncertainty, and exhaustion as the familiar world suddenly changes. Children and the elderly experience this most acutely.
Medical procedures, waiting, an unfamiliar environment, or a sense of loneliness can heighten tension. In these moments, a warm human connection that restores a feeling of safety and support is vital.
This is the mission of doctor-clowns. By gently redirecting attention through play, humour, and improvisation, they help children, their parents, and older people process their emotions more easily, reduce anxiety, and gradually return to a state of inner balance.
A doctor-clown is neither a circus performer nor a therapist, but a professional who is deeply attuned to a person’s emotional state, creating a warmer, more humane environment around them.
Since 2012, “Dr. Klauns” has been working in Latvia, supporting children in hospitals and the elderly in social care institutions, while developing the professional community of medical clowns.
In 1986.
professional clown doctors have started working in the US and Canada
20-30%
Stress reduction in children according to research
50+ countries
use this therapeutic practice
Our
activities
Since 2012.
working in hospitals in Latvia
35
professional clowns
180 hours.
training at the School to become a clown doctor.
1050
visits to children per month
HELP A DOCTOR-CLOWN BE WHERE THEY'RE NEEDED MOST!
Dr. Klauns is a non-profit organization fully funded by donations.
The work of doctor-clowns is a long-term commitment, not a one-time event.
Several times a week, all year round (including holidays) they visit hospitals and care facilities across Latvia. For medical clowning to be truly effective, it must be consistent. Children, parents, elderly residents, and healthcare staff need to know they can always rely on us.
You can support this vital work by setting up a regular donation! Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference. It gives us the confidence that tomorrow, next month, and next year, we will be exactly where we are needed most.
Our Team
Dr.
Pepī
Dr.
Anabele Feličitovna
Dr.
Anna
Dr.
Augs
Dr.
Babulis
Dr.
Bezē
Dr.
Cacā
Dr.
Čmokk fon Čmokk
Dr.
Gasi
Dr.
Guga
Dr.
Jaija
Dr.
Kaa
Dr.
Kakastrofa
Dr.
Kataklizma
Dr.
Klipu Kļaks
Dr.
Mandarinka
Dr.
Pičs
Dr.
Piko
Dr.
Pindu
Dr.
Skudriņa
Dr.
TuklisJaukulis
Dr.
Tūta
Dr.
Uka
Dr.
Žipčiks Šķiņķis
Dr.
Re
Dr.
Rozīte
Where we work
The First Book About Doctor-Clowns in Latvia
Discover the first-ever book in Latvia about the work of doctor-clowns. This is a collection of short stories, each based on real-life experiences from our practice. They are stories that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on what truly matters.
By purchasing this book, you are donating €1 directly to support the work of “Dr. Klauns”!
