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Tag Archives: Lesbos

A different response to the refugee crisis

Posted on November 13, 2015 by The Churning — Leave a reply
Clowns with out Borders

  As EU and African leaders meet in Malta to discuss the refugee crisis, this video of recent events in Lesbos shows what no one else has thought of doing: making people laugh. Continue Reading →

Posted in 3: Find the Opportunities, 7: Prepare for the Journey, Inner Leadership | Tagged Clowns, Lesbos, Refugee Crisis | Leave a reply

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