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
INDIA | Country of honor
We are honoured to announce that India will be the country of honour at the next Better World Fund program, to be held during the Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2025.
In this meeting of art and philanthropy, India will take centre stage, highlighting its fascinating culture, its cinema and its values of unity and peace, which resonate deeply with our mission.
We look forward to welcoming you to share in this extraordinary moment and to move forward together towards a better world, one note, one idea, one commitment at a time.
Supporting Amma’s charitable initiatives
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma, has dedicated her life to spreading a message of peace, tolerance and compassion.Amma has traveled the world for more than 35 years, inspiring thousands to follow in her path of service to society. Accessible to one and all, she has embraced more than 40 million people worldwide, and inspired Embracing the World, a global volunteer-based humanitarian nonprofit organization to help alleviate the burden of the poor and suffering.Today, our volunteers are helping people in need in 48 countries through education, women’s empowerment, disaster relief, healthcare, environmental protection, rural development and by harnessing technology to improve the lives of people in poverty.
Supporting the NGO Salaam Baalak Trust
Salaam Baalak Trust Delhi is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation, based in Delhi, India. The Trust was established in December 1988 and provides support services for street and working children.From a humble beginning with just three staff and 20 children on a corner near New Delhi railway station, Salaam Baalak Trust has now grown into a team of over 270 staffers, united by clarity and commonality of thought and ideology, serving more than 13,000 children annually.
VISION AND MISSION
It seeks to provide a platform for children to realise their full potential, their right to a safe and secure space, education, and health and nutrition.
CCIFI Art and Culture Club
Inaugural Launch
Venue: Carlton Hotel, Cannes
Date: May 20, 2025, from 12:00-14:30
Partners: Indian Embassy in Paris, Better World Fund, Deeya Paris, Athena School of Management Mumbai
The CCIFI Art and Culture Club will serve as a bridge between France and India, fostering cultural exchanges in art, literature, design, and heritage.This launch, held during the prestigious Better World Fund event at Cannes, will spotlight Indian & French Luxury & Creativity, reinforcing cross-cultural collaborations and growth opportunities between India & France.
Key Highlights of the Launch:
Introduction of CCIFI Art and Culture Club
• A catalyst for artistic and cultural dialogue between India and France.
• Focus on opportunities for collaboration in Luxury with the event theme being "Luxury in India & France - the confluence of two great cultures"
• Create a platform for collaboration and partnerships for Luxury initiatives, opportunities, and ventures in India & France.
• Initiatives to promote art residencies, literary events, design collaborations, and cross-border exhibitions.
• Showcase of Indian Designers’ Creativity in presence of notable personalities from art, cinema, literature, and design
Communication & Impact Strategy :
Media Engagement: Leveraging Cannes’ global spotlight for maximum visibility.
• Social media & PR Campaigns: Showcasing the launch, designer collaborations, and upcoming initiatives.
• Long-Term Vision:
-Creation of CCIFI cultural exchange programs.
-Annual Indo-French Luxury Summits in France
-Annual Indo-French art and design summits
Honoring the film : Here’s Yianni!
Masterclass
The Masterclass is designed to provide a forum for discussion on women's rights, gender equality and education.
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.
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.
Masterclass on sustainability
in New York and Founder of CIRCLE X "Green Trillion Club"
This Better World Fund Masterclass is designed to capitalize on the business opportunities offered by the new multi-trillion green & blue economy. Spiritual, economic and technological implications will be discussed with a focus on practical solutions in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
Enzo di Taranto is a multi-award-winning polymath, sustainability strategist and host of "Planet Gold": a multimedia eco-platform re-engineering content on sustainability, technology, longevity and new spirituality at the horizon 2030.
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