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Schools & youth

Our kids are carrying more than they can say

Laughter, play and belonging aren't a break from learning. The research says they're part of how children settle, focus and cope. Shareen brings warm, age-appropriate sessions to learners, staff rooms and parent evenings.

~1 in 3

South African teens show symptoms of depression, early, preventive wellbeing work in schools matters now.

University of Cape Town, 2024
Belonging protects

School connectedness has a proven protective effect against anxiety, depression and stress in students.

School-health research reviews
Clowns calm fear

Across randomised trials, trained medical clowns cut children's pre-procedure anxiety.

Dionigi 2014; Golan 2009

School sessions are framed as wellbeing, belonging and resilience, never as therapy or treatment for any diagnosed condition.

A joyful group laughter and resilience session
For corporates

A CSI / ESG programme that's easy to feel good about

Sponsor laughter and resilience sessions in under-resourced schools, a warm, visible, genuinely beneficial use of CSI spend, with real moments and real photos to report back.

Sponsor or book school sessions
Come in tired. Leave lighter.

Bring laughter and resilience to your school.

For learners, staff and parents, or as a corporate-sponsored programme.

Not sure it’s right for your team? Start with a low-risk 30-minute taster.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this therapy for children?

No. School sessions are framed as wellbeing, belonging and resilience, never therapy or treatment for any diagnosed condition.

Can a company sponsor sessions in a school?

Yes. Sponsoring laughter and resilience sessions in under-resourced schools is a warm, visible CSI/ESG initiative, with real moments and photos to report back.

Who are the sessions for?

Learners, staff rooms running on empty, and parent evenings, each adapted to the age group and setting.

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