The dream

A word from Guy Laliberté

We all drink from the same well. Water is our common bond, uniting us as human beings and as citizens of this planet. And yet, while water flows abundantly in some parts of the world, in others it is a source of poverty, sickness and death.

Every eight seconds, a child dies for lack of drinking water. Isn't that sufficient reason to take action?

For years, I roamed the planet as a street performer. Earning a living in the streets put me in touch with the poverty and distress of thousands of men, women and children. A little naively, no doubt, I told myself that the world would be a better place if its six billion inhabitants would all put on clown noses… In time, that dream became Cirque du Soleil.

As soon as Cirque returned some profit, I set out to give back a little of what life had given me. That was how Cirque du Monde was born. This social engagement program has restored the courage and confidence of millions of young people around the world.

Today, I continue to dream of a fairer, more just world. A world where every human being has access to clean water and can live in dignity and health. The wildest dreams can come true when we all invest our energy, willpower and creativity. One drop at a time, one step at a time, we can do it. View video clip