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Better World Fund

2025 program

Table of contents
Executive Summary
Cinema & Art at the Service of Humanity
For
Women’s Rights • Education • Child protection

Mission

The Better World Fund uses the arts to raise awareness of women's rights, education and child protection. By highlighting the voices of committed artists and leaders, the Better World Fund aims to drive global change.

Vision

The Better World Fund aims to build an engaged international community driven by a desire to make a positive impact. It aims to inspire concrete action and promote collaborative solutions so that together we can build a more just and equitable world.

Value proposition

The Better World Fund is unique in its approach to combining entertainment and philanthropy. By leveraging the influence of celebrities and the international visibility of major festivals, the Better World Fund ensures that its message of impact reaches a wide and diverse audience.

The Organization

our dream team
MANUEL COLLAS DE LA ROCHE
President & Founder
ANTHONY LAROCHE
Vice-President
GILLES MUZAS
Secretary general
VIRGINIE OGOUZ
Executive producer
Development director
STEPHEN MAO
Head of Media Relations
CYNTHIA CARKIS PERROS
Head of Events
VALENTINA
CASTELLANI-QUINN
Executive Producer
Head of VIP Relations
Institutional partners
The Concept
Cinema & Art at the Service of Humanity

Masterclass

The Better World Fund Masterclass is a platform that brings together internationally renowned speakers to discuss the key issues of its mission.

Participants share their ideas and expertise with the aim of proposing concrete solutions to today's societal challenges.

Red Carpet & Gala Dinner

A celebration of the achievements of the foundations and associations we support, as well as our guests of honour.

Through the presentation of trophies and artistic performances, the Gala gives valuable visibility to humanitarian initiatives and raises vital funds for their projects.

Masterclass

with Guila Clara Kessous, Unesco Artist for Peace

The Masterclass is designed to provide a forum for discussion on women's rights, education and child protection.

The aim of these discussions is to deconstruct preconceived ideas and imagine innovative solutions for building lasting peace.

Guila Clara Kessous is committed to breaking down stereotypes and engaging in dialogue with exceptional speakers to share concrete ideas for a more just future.

PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
Kevin Costner
Actor, director, producer
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem
Former French Minister of Education
H.E. Eliza Reid
Former First Lady of Iceland
H.E. Tamara Vučić
Former First Lady of Serbia
Tosca Musk
CEO of Passionflix
T.R.H. Bourbon Two-Sicilies
Two-Sicilies Royal Family
INTERNATIONAL ACCORDS OF WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY

Mrs. Guila Clara Kessous, inspired by Nobel Peace Prize Elie Wiesel and Harvard’s William Ury, presents the International Accords of Women in Diplomacy.This declaration champions women’s rights and dignity worldwide. It’s the first of its kind, signed by leading international political women, to foster cooperation against violence and promote women in diplomacy.

Private auctions

In support of our partner charities
Artwork & Luxury
Experiences & Travels

Better World Awards

Awards for Commitments, Engagements & Achievements
Best Commitment Award
Honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to a specific cause.
Beneficiaries:
Kevin Costner - David Lynch -Prince Albert of Monaco - Hon. Senator Simon Stiell - Chief Raoni -  Arisa - Jeremy Piven - Élisabeth Moreno - H.E. Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland
Best Achievement Award
Rewards concrete actions taken as part of social and humanitarian initiatives.
Beneficiaries:
Mary J Blidge - Joanna Plafsky - 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
Best Engagement Award
Recognizes people who have engaged, inspired and mobilized for a cause.
Beneficiaries:
H.E Dominique Ouattara, First Lady of Ivory Coast - H.E Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi - Amruta Fadnavis - Lang Lang - Sharon Stone - H.E. Noura Al Kaabi Minister of Culture

Upcoming Schedule

2025
February 10th 2025
DUBAI, UAE
WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
Masterclass & Gala dinner

march 1st 2025
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM
Masterclass & Gala dinner

May 20th 2025
CANNES, FRANCE
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

CARLTON HOTEL
Masterclass & Gala dinner

July 2025
CAIRO, EGYPT
HOPE GIVER CAMPAIGN OPENING CEREMONY

Masterclass & Gala dinner

September 2025
VENICE, ITALY
LA MOSTRA DE VENICE

Media coverage in over 53 countries

Press, tv & live stream

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

Supported fondations and charities

From 2016 to 2024

• 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