2023-07-23 12:54:07
During the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, an event of great generosity took place at the Villa Forbes. In collaboration with Forbes France, Le Grand Dîner de Charité was organized to support the Born This Way Foundation, created by Lady Gaga and her mother.
The Villa Forbes welcomed The Great Charity Dinner with elegance. The guests were immersed in a magical atmosphere, surrounded by the luxury and charm characteristic of Cannes. The evening promised to be memorable, offering a unique experience to all guests. Exceptional hosts and artistic performances: To liven up this special evening, the charming Ophelie Meunier et Raphael Say acted as co-hosts. Their charisma and dynamism contributed to creating a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout the evening. The guests also had the pleasure of attending a series of remarkable artistic performances, among which that of the trumpeter Brian Newmanni, a close friend of Lady Gaga. Beyond the magical moments, this evening had an essential philanthropic significance. Thanks to the generosity of guests and partners, approximately $75,000 was raised to benefit the Born This Way Foundation. These funds will be used to support the foundation’s initiatives to promote youth mental health and create a more caring and inclusive world. We had the privilege of interviewing Cynthia Louise Germanotta, mother of Lady Gaga, who is also co-founder of the Born This Way Foundation. In this exclusive interview, she will share her inspiring vision and commitment to youth mental health.
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What are the main reasons that inspired the creation of the Born This Way Foundation?
“The Foundation was born more than ten years ago, when my daughter started telling her story on stage. As a mother, it made me nervous to see her speak about her pain to thousands of strangers, but this openness was paramount to her own healing and to so many young people who found validation in her experiences. She showed them that they were not alone, that they were not without hope and that they too could share their story and receive kindness, connection and resources to support their mental health. These young people continued to share with my daughter and I – behind the scenes, in the audience, online and beyond. These stories and experiences inspired the creation of the Born This Way Foundation and marked the beginning of our movement to build a kinder, braver world with all young people. »
How does the Foundation envision creating a more loving and caring world for young people?
“Since the creation of the Foundation, my daughter has felt that it was imperative that the younger generations feel better equipped than her to face the challenges of life. More so, she wanted to ensure that young people’s perspectives, stories and ideas are at the heart of everything we do. We have collected the opinions of tens of thousands of young people – in person and online, through advisory boards, academic research and carefully designed surveys – and used them to shape all aspects of our work. »
What are the Foundation’s main areas of intervention in the area of youth mental health?
“Today’s younger generations face ongoing, overlapping crises and challenges, all of which have a significant impact on their mental health. However, in the face of the challenges they face, we see an incredibly resilient, courageous and caring generation. They want to talk about their mental health and are looking for tools, skills and resources to support their own mental health and that of their peers. But often they don’t know how to talk about their mental health or where to find support. At the Foundation, we strive to create safe, caring, and positive spaces, model healthy conversations about mental health, and point young people to the resources they need to thrive. Born This Foundation aims to validate the emotions of young people and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health. Knowing that it takes a concerted effort to support youth mental health, we achieve these goals through high-impact programs, youth-led conversations, and cross-sector strategic partnerships. We also make sure to integrate the perspective of young people in all of our programs and resources to support their mental health, ensuring that their unique experiences and needs are placed at the forefront. »
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Can you give us concrete examples of programs or initiatives launched by the Foundation that have had a positive impact on the lives of young people?
“All of our programs and initiatives are informed by our research and our conversations with young people, emphasizing the undeniable link between kindness and mental health. Young people told us they needed tools and resources to be able to support their own mental health and that of others. They can learn how to do this through accessible online courses, such as the “Be There” certificate, developed in partnership with our friends at Jack.org. This free online mental health course (available in English, French, and Spanish!) offers a simple, practical framework that teaches you to recognize someone’s struggles, understand their role in supporting that person, and connect them to the help they need and deserve. This course is aimed not only at young people, but also at anyone who advocates on behalf of young people or who wishes to be better informed about mental health. We also know from research that young people who report their community is caring score higher on mental health indicators. We help foster these online and offline communities through platforms like Channel Kindness, our online storytelling platform that invites us all to share stories of kindness, resilience and community, and empowers young people to take action to support causes they care about. Another of our most recent kindness initiatives is #BeKind365, an online platform where you can pledge to be intentional kindness throughout the year, send messages of kindness and affirmation, find suggested acts of kindness, and see the ripple effect of your kindness globally. »
How does the Born This Way Foundation promote inclusion and diversity within communities?
“We recognize that meeting the needs of all young people requires a collaborative approach. We do this by integrating research, comprehensive funding, targeted storytelling and expert advice into all areas of our work, with the ultimate goal of promoting kindness, inclusion and acceptance. We conduct extensive research to better understand how young people from different communities experience kindness and mental health, which allows us to put in place resources and initiatives that meet their specific needs. Through our Kindness in Community Fund, we actively fund community-led efforts as part of our commitment to support free, accessible, and community-informed mental health support. Our storytelling platform, Channel Kindness, is a powerful tool to amplify stories of inclusion and resilience, fostering a culture of empathy and positive change. And to ensure that our initiatives remain relevant and impact younger generations, we work closely with our Advisory Board, a diverse and passionate group of young global changemakers. »
Many partners committed to the success of the event
The Great Charity Dinner to the Villa Forbes was made possible thanks to the valuable collaboration and support of numerous partners. Among them were present Image, Galenic, Dom Pérignon, Reginald Dunlap, Haute Hospitality, G. Desire, My Travel Lineas well as the local partner association Our Colors Along the Water, founded by Mathis Sauliere. Their commitment and support helped make the evening a real success. The Grand Charity Dinner at the Villa Forbes supported a noble cause by raising funds for the Fondation Born This Way. This evening brought together film personalities, artists and committed partners, all united in the goal of creating a more loving and caring world for young people.
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