10 September 2026
During the International VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

Better World Fund

Venice

Executive Summary
Cinema & Art at the Service of Humanity
Women’s Rights • GENDER EQUALITY • Education

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.

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.

Institutional Partners

Manuel Collas de La Roche

President & Founder

"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.

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."

Discover the team and our supporters >

During VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

Gala for Humanity
Red Carpet
Award Ceremony
Masterclass

Better World Awards

Kevin Costner

S.A.S Prince Albert II of Monaco

H.E. Eliza Reid
— First Lady of Iceland

Mohamed Abou El Enein
— Deputy Speaker of the House
      Egypt

Sharon Stone

H.E. Tamara Vučić
— First Lady of Serbia

H.E. Dominique Ouattara
— First Lady of Ivory Coast

Susan Sarandon

Mira Nair

Nandita Das

Keni Silva

Best Commitment Award

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

Better World Awards Past Beneficiaries Include:

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • H.E Dominique Ouattara, First Lady of Ivory Coast
  • H.E Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi
  • Amruta Fadnavis
  • Lang Lang
  • Sharon Stone
  • Mira Nair
  • Nandita Das
  • Chiara Tilesi

Private Auctions

In support of our partner charities

Auction categories include:

Artworks
Luxury Experiences
Travel Experiences

Conducted with Artesia and Artlys Patrimoine.

Previous editions

Media Coverage in Over 53 countries

WRITTEN PRESS, TELEVISION, RADIO, LIVESTREAM

The Better World Fund relies on an extensive network of international and regional media partners to increase its visibility and impact in the press. These strategic collaborations enable the organisation to promote its messages and initiatives on a global scale, ensuring extensive coverage across multiple platforms and audiences.

Through this increased media presence, the Better World Fund effectively raises public awareness, engages a wider audience and generates vital support for its mission.

Proof of Concept

From 2016 to 2024
2016
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Denis Mukwege Foundation, under the High Patronage of UNESCO

2017
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Safe World Peace Foundation

2018
Monaco

Cousteau Society, under the High Patronage of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco

2018
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Wheeling Around the World Foundation

2019
CAIRO

The Environment, the Oceans and Women's empowerment

2019
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

Green Cross France & Territories

2019
New York City

The Amazon supporting Chief Raoni

2020
VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

Al Amal by Dr. Amani Ballour (Roi Baudouin Foundation)

2021
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

René Moawad Foundation

2021
dubai world expo

The Sea Cleaners, under the High Patronage of the French Embassy in United Arab Emirates

2021
dubai world expo

Dubai Cares, under the High Patronage of the French Embassy in United Arab Emirates

2022
cannes film festival

Masterclass & Gala dinner

2022
venice film festival

David Lynch Foundation

2023
cannes film festival

The Amazonia Fund Alliance & the Akbaraly Foundation

July 2025
Venice Film Festival

The Maria Callas Foundation

2023
Cairo

The Hope Giver Campaign by Anwar Elkamony to benefit the Baheya Foundation

2023
Paris

The Chair for Disability and Occupational Health

2024
cannes film festival

Lang Lang International Music Foundation

2024
Cairo

The Hope Giver Campaign Opening Ceremony by Anwar Elkamony

2024
Venice Film Festival

Fondazionne Donà dalle Rose

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

Cannes Film Festival 2017
Safe World Peace Foundation

Cannes Film Festival 2018
Wheeling Around the World Foundation

Monaco 2018
Cousteau Society, under the High Patronage of H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco

Cairo 2019
The Environment, the Oceans and Women's empowerment

Cannes Film Festival 2019
Green Cross France & Territories

New York City 2019
The Amazon supporting Chief Raoni

Venice Film Festival 2020
Al Amal by Dr. Amani Ballour (Roi Baudouin Foundation)

Cannes Film Festival in 2021
René Moawad Foundation

Dubai World Expo 2020 (March 2021)
The Sea Cleaners, under the High Patronage of the French Embassy in United Arab Emirates

Dubai World Expo 2020 (December 2021)
Dubai Cares, under the High Patronage of the French Embassy in United Arab Emirates

Cannes Film Festival 2022
Virtuosa Foundation for Ukranian children

Venice Film Festival 2022
The David Lynch Foundation

Cannes Film Festival 2023
The Amazonia Fund Alliance & the Akbaraly Foundation

Venice Film Festival 2023
The Maria Callas Foundation

Cairo 2023
The Hope Giver Campaign by Anwar Elkamony to benefit the Baheya Foundation

Paris 2023
The Chair for Disability and Occupational Health

Cannes Film Festival in 2024
Lang Lang International Music Foundation

Cairo 2024
The Hope Giver Campaign

Venice Film Festival 2024
Fondazione Donà dalle Rose

Cannes 2025
Salaam Baalak Trust

Cairo 2025
The Hope Giver Campaign

Venice 2025
NGO La Princesse Murat

Board of Directors

MANUEL COLLAS DE LA ROCHE
President & Founder
STEPHEN MAO
VP Investor Relations
GILLES MUZAS
Secretary general
Elizabeth Platt
Education
VALENTINACASTELLANI-QUINN
Executive Producer
VP Head of VIP Relations
Marlon Martinez gerena
Assistant of Manuel Collas de La Roche