Ashraqat was contracted (May 2024) by DROSOS FOUNDATION to conduct a ‘Final Evaluation’ of the project “International Institute for Very Very Serious Studies (IIVVSS)”, a project operated by Clown Me In (Lebanon) during the years 2021-2024. The Evaluation covered three levels:

1. Performance Assessment;

2. Impact Appraisal;

3. Sustainability Prospects.

IIVVSS Project

IIVVSS is an advanced training program on street arts performance such as clowning, mask work, bouffon, puppetry, physical theatre and other for young artists in Lebanon. IIVVSS aims to facilitate the engagement of the trained young artists with local communities by using their acquired skills to create street performance with the local youth. IIVVSS mission is to bring art to the local communities and give a sense of community to young artists in Lebanon.

IIVVSS is a project by Clown Me In and funded by Drosos.