of Better World Fund
The better world to which we all aspire is now within our reach. Deeply humanitarian, I am convinced that together we can move mountains by providing concrete solutions to tomorrow's challenges.
In 2016, driven by the desire to take part in this movement of awareness, I launched the Better World Fund.
Everywhere in the world, women and men are creating, innovating, and taking action for social inequalities and education. The Better World Fund’s ambition is to highlight and financially support these actions that give hope. The power of cinema and art seemed to me an obvious way to raise awareness and inspire global world citizens to act for the future of our planet."
Guest of Honor
Mira Nair is an Academy-Award nominated director best known for her visually dense films that pulsate with life. Her debut feature, Salaam Bombay! (1988) won the Caméra d’Or at Cannes, followed by the groundbreaking Mississippi Masala (1991), the Golden Globe & Emmy-winning Hysterical Blindness (2001) and the international hit Monsoon Wedding (2001), for which she was the first woman to win Venice Film Festival’s coveted Golden Lion. Also known for her literary craftsmanship of subcontinental fiction, Mira has filmed The Namesake (2006), The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012), Vanity Fair (2004), A Suitable Boy (2020) and Queen of Katwe (2016). At home everywhere, in 2021 she directed the TV pilot of the iconic film National Treasure. She returned to the theatre for her most recent endeavor, directing Monsoon Wedding the Musical, which opened in New York City at St Ann's Warehouse in May 2023 and is bound for Broadway.
Event at CARLTON HOTEL
during CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
Through this event BWF is supporting NGO «La Princesse MURAT»
Founded in 2017 in Paris, the "La Princesse MURAT" association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting access to health, education, nutrition, first aid, and fair justice for women and children in distress, extreme poverty, or exposed to health risks worldwide. This mission is supported by a commitment to sustainable development and ecology, ensuring that all forms of help can be sustainable in the long term.
History of the Family
The NGO was built on the foundations and objectives of an organization created in 1991 in Peru by the father of La Princesse MURAT, under the name DSD ("Development, Solidarity, and Democracy"). With this continuity, both the French and Peruvian versions of the association pursue the same goals, demonstrating a transnational commitment to the well-being of vulnerable populations.HI&RH La Princesse MURAT herself belongs to a prestigious family, a member of the Imperial Family of France and the royal family of Naples, which has left its mark on world history. She has adapted to contemporary challenges by integrating this responsibility into her humanitarian actions.
A Commitment to Women and Children
With her life experience in an emerging country, as well as being a mother and a professional, La Princesse MURAT has dedicated her efforts to improving access to healthcare for the most modest and empowering women. These efforts are accompanied by concrete initiatives for social development and reducing inequalities.
An Exceptional Contribution to Health
HI&RH La Princesse MURAT also collaborated with Professor Ameisen on a complex campaign aimed at gaining recognition from the French Health Authority of the therapeutic qualities of Baclofen, an innovative treatment. This involvement in therapeutic research and health system reforms reflects the association’s concern for priority medical issues.
The "La Princesse MURAT" Award
In order to extend its actions, the NGO has established the "La Princesse MURAT" Award, with its first edition dedicated to women's health. In accordance with the objectives outlined in the association’s statutes, this award recognizes a project completed or on its way to completion. Through this initiative, the organization aims to stimulate and honor significant contributions to targeted social improvements.
Conclusion
With its ambitious projects and dedication to women and children in distress, the "La Princesse MURAT" NGO embodies a holistic and sustainable approach to essential social change and exemplifies a remarkable humanitarian commitment
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