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8 DECEMBER 2026 | Reserve your ticket now

The Better World Fund and Hope Giver Campaign convenes the Gala at Le Grand Bal de Versailles inside the Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Hotel, on the eighth of December 2026.

Under the high Patronage with the support of H.E. Dr Tarek Dahroug Egypt’s Ambassador to France & his spouse, Alia El-Sifari and on behalf of The Society of Friends of Versailles.

The gathering carries the legacy of the celebrated ball first established within the Hall of Mirrors of the Château de Versailles, where the great tradition of the French court continues to inspire evenings of ceremonial splendor across the world.

We are honoured to host The Society of Friends of Versailles association alongside to Egypt to induct new members into the Friends of Versailles Association at this auspicious and historic occasion. Their presence unites the great traditions of French patrimony with the enduring civilization of Egypt in a singular evening of art, Culture diplomacy, and humanitarian purpose.

Mr. Laurent Salomé C.E.O of Chateau de Versailles , Mr.Jerome Plouseau , President of the society of friends of Versailles Association and H.R.H Princess Béatrice de Bourbon des Deux Siciles will join our distinguished guests, alongside the Foreign Ministry of Egypt.

For more than a decade of excellence for the sake of humanity, the Better World Fund and Hope Giver Campaign are honored to gather diplomats, cultural leaders, and distinguished patrons from across Europe, the Middle East, and the world.

Program

Cairo Egypt - Assembly of Honour

Le Grand Bal de Versailles, The Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

December 8th, 2026

Conferences Masterclass

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Mr. Laurent Salomé C.E.O of Chateau de Versailles , Mr.Jerôme Plouseau President of the society of friends of Versailles Association & with the presence of H.R.H Princess Beatrice de Bourbon des Deux Siciles

Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Le Grand Bal de Versailles

Access restricted to Golden Badge holders.

VIP TOUR at The Grand Egyptian Museum

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Access restricted to Golden Badge holders.

Gala for Humanity

7:30 PM – MIDNIGHT

Red Carpet
Cocktails (7:30PM)
Gala Dinner (8:30pm)
Charity Auction
Better World Awards
Concerts

8 DECEMBER 2026 | Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza

The Better World Fund convenes the Gala at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Giza, Egypt, on the ninth of December 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Egypt and presented on behalf of the Friends of Versailles.

Christophe Leribault, President of Château de Versailles and Musée du Louvre, shall present on their behalf and join us as a distinguished guest, alongside our honored guests Prince Napoléon and Princess Béatrice de Bourbon des Deux Siciles. Their presence unites the great traditions of French patrimony with the enduring civilization of Egypt in a singular evening of art, diplomacy, and humanitarian purpose.

For more than a decade of excellence for the sake of humanity, the Better World Fund is honored to gather diplomats, cultural leaders, and distinguished patrons from across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

Best Commitment Award

Honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to a specific cause.

Better World Awards Past Beneficiaries Include:

Khen Thanh Nhat
Beth Powell
Aurelia Khazan
S.A.S Prince Albert II of Monaco
Hon. Senator Simon Stiell
Chief Raoni
David Lynch
Arisa
Patrick Doherty
Jeremy Piven

Keni Silva
Elisabeth Moreno,
Former Minister French Government
H.E Eliza Reid,
First Lady of Iceland
Kevin Costner
Catherine Deneuve
Enzo Di Taranto
Natalia Kholodenko
Pavel Kir

Best Achievement Award

Rewards concrete actions taken as part of social and humanitarian initiatives.

Better World Awards Past Beneficiaries Include:

Olga Kurylenko
H.E. Dr. Tarek Dahroug
Nandana Senko
Mary J Blidge
Joanna Plafsky
Euzhan Palcy
Dr Tani Al Zeyoudi,
Former Minister of Environment UAE
Nadine Labaki
Sonia Guajajara, Minister of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil
Euzhan Palcy

Susan Sarandon
H.E Tamara Vučić, First Lady of Serbia
Isabelle Huppert
H.R.H Vacharaesorn Vivachara-wongse
Mark Peine & Christian Vosseler
David Wood
Carmen Maura
Higher Committee of Human Fraternity
Elvira Paterson

Best Engagement Award

Recognizes people who have engaged, inspired, and mobilized for a cause.

Better World Awards Past Beneficiaries Include:

Sharon Stone
Vialina Lemann
H.E Dominique Ouattara, First Lady of Ivory Coast
H.E Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi

Amruta Fadnavis
Lang Lang
Mira Nair
Nandita Das
Chiara Tilesi

A Common Mission

The Better World Fund is extending an earnest call to all partners, urging them to join forces in championing crucial causes that resonate with the pressing issues of our world today.
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Together, we can amplify our efforts to raise awareness and make a lasting impact on the most significant challenges facing our global community. By uniting our strengths and resources, we aim to foster a collective commitment to building a better world for tomorrow. The power of collaboration is unparalleled, and through this united front, we can pave the way for positive change, leaving an indelible mark on the future of our shared humanity.

Join us in this vital endeavor as we strive to create a world that embodies compassion, equality, and sustainability for generations to come.

Supported Foundations & Charities

The Better World Fund has truly illuminated the global stage through its programs, leaving an indelible mark on some of the most prestigious events across the world. From the glamorous Cannes Film Festival, where luminaries such as Sharon Stone, Juliette Binoche or Leonardo DiCaprio lent their support, to the enchanting Venice Film Festival, graced by the presence of icons like Catherine Deneuve, Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Isabelle Huppert, the Fund has consistently shone a light on important causes.

Its impact has resonated far and wide, through these influential gatherings, the Better World Fund has harnessed the power of collaboration, sparking a global conversation about building a more sustainable future. Since its inception, the Better World Fund has aided and raised awareness for several foundations on a global scale, including :

From 2016 to 2025

Cannes Film Festival 2016
Denis Mukwege Foundation, under the High Patronage of UNESCO
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Cannes Film Festival 2017
Safe World Peace Foundation
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Cannes Film Festival 2018
Wheeling Around the World Foundation
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Monaco 2018
Cousteau Society, under the High Patronage of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco
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Cairo 2019
The Environment, the Oceans and Women's empowerment
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Cannes Film Festival 2019
Green Cross France & Territories
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New York City 2019
The Amazon supporting Chief Raoni
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Venice Film Festival 2020
Al Amal by Dr. Amani Ballour (Roi Baudouin Foundation)
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Cannes Film Festival in 2021
René Moawad Foundation
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Dubai World Expo 2020 (March 2021)
The Sea Cleaners, under the High Patronage of the French Embassy in United Arab Emirates
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Dubai World Expo 2020 (December 2021)
Dubai Cares, under the High Patronage of the French Embassy in United Arab Emirates
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Cannes Film Festival 2022
Virtuosa Foundation for Ukranian children
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Venice Film Festival 2022
The David Lynch Foundation
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Cannes Film Festival 2023
The Amazonia Fund Alliance & the Akbaraly Foundation
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Venice Film Festival 2023
The Maria Callas Foundation
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Cairo 2023
The Hope Giver Campaign by Anwar Elkamony to benefit the Baheya Foundation
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Paris 2023
The Chair for Disability and Occupational Health
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Cannes Film Festival in 2024
Lang Lang International Music Foundation
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Cairo 2024
The Hope Giver Campaign
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Venice Film Festival 2024
Fondazione Donà dalle Rose

Cannes 2025
Salaam Baalak Trust
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Cairo 2025
The Hope Giver Campaign
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Venice 2025
NGO La Princesse Murat

Manuel Collas de La Roche

President & Founder: 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.
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‍Yes, there is hope.

‍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."

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