Circus Kathmandu

"But this guy only talks about martial arts, what the hell is he doing in Nepal apart from dressing up as a karateka and running with monkeys? "

As Rouen Business School would put it, I am exploring new worlds and going forward as a responsible leader.

I am working for Freedom Matters, a British organisation that fights child trafficking and aims to:

-          free children and young people who have been enslaved or subjected to sexual abuse

-          bring them justice by actively pursuing the traffickers,

-          restore their confidence by teaching them new skills – centred on visual arts and performing arts – which lead to employment.

 

Drawing class at Godawari refuge.

 

The Sapana and Circus Kathmandu projects aim to make contemporary circus a respected profession in Nepal.

Sapana allows young people in the refuge to discover circus professions before joining the professional company, Circus Kathmandu, which is able to self-finance and generate funds by performing both locally and internationally.

 

Circus Kathmandu, currently made up of thirteen talented
young people.

 

I am the Marketing Director and Events Producer.  As such, my main responsibilities are to create Circus Kathmandu’s visual identity, promote it in Nepal and abroad and organize and produce its shows. The website.

During a typical week, I also train with the troupe twice or thrice, visit the children at the Godawari refuge on Saturdays and give Anjeli - a CK member studying business - marketing and production lessons on Sundays.

 

First attempt: juggle with three clubs, handstand
and backflip.

So, I have finally managed to connect the dots: an arrogant business school I never saw the point in, a "cultural organisation marketing" major from Bordeaux which I can only describe as my worst student experience and a strong urge to travel and get involved in social issues.

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