Laughter as a Local Currency: The Unlikely Union of Comedy and Social Change The notion that humor can be a potent tool for social change is not new.
From satire to stand up, comedy has long been used to highlight the absurdities and injustices of our world.
But when Comic Relief, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending childhood poverty, launches its "Neighborhood Festivals" initiative in Los Angeles and Philadelphia, it's a reminder that laughter can be more than just a punchline – it can also be a local currency.