You know Cirque du Soleil, that awe-inspiring group of Montreal street performers that went on to create a worldwide phenomenon? Well, did you know that since 1995, this global organization, with offices and big tops on four continents, has donated one percentage of its significant profits to a social action initiative called Cirque du Monde?
Cirque du Monde, a partnership between Cirque du Soleil and numerous other organizations, combines circus arts with social action and is currently in 34 communities around the world. It gives at-risk youth a unique opportunity to gain confidence and new skills, to express themselves, and to forge links with the communities from which they are alienated. In short, circus skills can--and have--changed lives. And that's nothing to clown around about.
To find out more about Cirque du Monde, go to www.cirquedusoleil.comGuy Laliberte, the Founding President of Cirque du Soleil, says, "At Cirque du Soleil, we believe that the greatest resource young people possess is their ability to invent, innovate and create. Albert Einstein once said that imagination is more important than knowledge. We couldn't agree more."
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