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At the Better World Fund & Amazonia Alliance Fund Program Gala

Since 2016, BWF (Better World Fund), a non-profit organization based in Paris, has been organizing concrete actions, prestigious international events, and inspiring cultural programs.

On May 21st and 22nd, 2023, at the Carlton Cannes hotel, committed and creative personalities from around the world gathered together at the invitation of Thierry Klemeniuk, Co-Founder of Amazonia Alliance Fund Program. Among them were Leonardo DiCaprio, Liz McComb, Arisa, Georges Tomb, Alok Petrillo, Yury Revich, Fisher Stevens, Kelly Piquet, Kiera Chaplin, Tony Nader, Hofit Golan, Swan Sit, Johanna Plafsky, Richard Orlinski, Alvaro Nuñez, Scottie Thomtson, Tom Volf, Ms. Sonia Guajajara, Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Ms. Célia Xakriabá, Federal Deputy of Brazil, Mr. Osmar Almeida Junior, Secretary of State, Ministry of Social Development of Brazil, Chief Raoni, Mapu, and many others, all driven by the desire to positively influence the future of our society.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Thierry Klemeniuk,Co-Founder of Amazonia Alliance Fund Program, Sonia Guajajara, Célia Xakriabá, Mapu

The funds raised were allocated to the benefit of the Akbaraly Foundation, represented by its founder Cinzia Akbaraly, an organization that promotes the right to health, education, and a better quality of life for women and children in Madagascar. Additionally, funds were directed towards the Amazônia Fund Alliance program for the Brazilian Federation of UNESCO (BFUCA), an organization dedicated to the preservation of Amazonian ecosystems.

Carlos Linkedin Pereira, Thierry Klemeniuk,Co-Founder of Amazonia Alliance Fund Program, Leonardo DiCaprio

Lacrita Keller, PR & PRESS DIRECTOR, Jean Charles Jougla, Co-Founder of Amazonia Alliance Fund Program et Soraya Chaar, Project Manager . Photos : Paul Empsom

The event was orchestrated by actress Nadia Farès and musician Ghassan Yammine. This year, the Better World Fund rewarded individuals who are committed to social and environmental causes:

Arisa (Italy) received the Best Commitment Award.Sônia Guajajara (Brazil) received the Best Achievement Award.Liz McComb (United States) received the Best Commitment Award. Alice Chen (United States) received the Best Achievement Award. Karine Gros (France) received the Academia for a Better World Trophy. Tom Volf received the Best Achievement in Cinematography Award. Ahmad Jamal (United States) received the Best Achievement Award, posthumously awarded to his daughter.Enzo Di Taranto (United States) received the Best Commitment Award. Alok Petrillo (Brazil) received the Best Achievement Award.

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