Clowns Without Borders is a social humanitarian aid agency that provides comic relief to children and adults that have been displaced, are suffering stress or crisis caused by war, famine and poverty. In early 2014 I joined CWB Ireland on their tour of refugee camps in Jordan which is facing a unprecedented wave of refugees fleeing war in Syria.

Syrian refugee children at Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, the 2nd largest in the world where there are up to 70,000 children.

Momo the Clown and his mop at a Clowns Without Borders Ireland performance at Zaatari refugee camp, Jordan.

Children at Zaatari rush to enter a UNHCR tent where a Clowns Without Borders Ireland show is about to commence.

Mimi the Clown with Clowns Without Borders Ireland performs for Syrian children at Zaatari.

Excitement levels run high at a Clowns Without Borders Ireland performance. There are few outlets for children that allow for the release from the monotony and hardship of life in a refugee camp.

Momo the clown from Clowns Without Borders Ireland impresses Syrian children with his heart balloon trick at Zaatari refugee camp.

Zaatari is situated in the middle of the Jordanian desert and living conditions are basic.

Syrian boys play marbles in the sand at Zaatari. Forms of social release and entertainment from the drudgery of living in the camp can be limited. One of the reasons that Clowns Without Borders have proven such a popular organization for children in refugee camps.

A young boy wipes the sweet from his brow as he shovels dirt to make building blocks.

The water truck passes through district 4 of Zaatari refugee camp and the children scramble to make sure they get water for themselves and their families.

Sandra from Clowns Without Borders Ireland leads Syrian children in a performance activity workshop at Zaatari refugee camp.

Syrian boys at Zaatari camp make a peace sign as they leave a Clowns Without Borders Ireland performance.

Kids play near a newly planted community garden in a corner of district 4 in Zaatari refugee camp.

A Clowns Without Borders puppet gets close enough for a smile.

Yussef, 14 sells juice to his fellow Syrians at Zaatari.

Life in a refugee camp can be monotonous and extremely difficult for children who are traumatised by war with no idea if they will ever be able to go home.

A young boy flies the Syrian opposition flag in Zaatari refugee camp.

A young Syrian boy caught up the excitement of a Clowns Without Borders performance in the town of Mafraq, Jordan.

A refugee boy's joy of being part of a clown show.

Peace reigns in the hearts of children.