Anwar El Kamouny Honors Elvira Paterson with Hope Award in Venice.. An Egyptian Message from the Heart of an International Event ✨
The Italian city of Venice hosted a new international milestone for the Hope Giver campaign, founded by Egyptian tennis champion Anwar El Kamouny, during events organized by the Better World Fund on the sidelines of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
The events brought together a distinguished group of international figures from cinema, arts, business, and humanitarian work, with a notable Egyptian presence reflecting the growing participation of Egyptian initiatives in international forums, particularly those connecting culture, art, and community work.
🏆 Anwar El Kamouny Presents Hope Award to Elvira Paterson
During the event, Anwar El Kamouny presented the Hope Award to producer and entrepreneur Elvira Paterson, in recognition of her contributions to women’s empowerment, support for children, and participation in humanitarian and community initiatives.
The event was held on September 8, 2026, inside the historic Procuratie Vecchie building in St. Mark’s Square in Venice, in the presence of Manuel Collas de La Roche, founder of the Better World Fund, along with a number of prominent international figures.
The honor came as part of the message carried by the Hope Giver campaign, which seeks to highlight individuals and initiatives making meaningful contributions to humanitarian and community causes.
🎬 Cinema and Art in Service of Humanity
The event was held under the slogan “Cinema and Art in the Service of Humanity,” reflecting the central vision of the gathering: using the power of cinema, art, and international influence to support issues that affect communities.
Among the key issues highlighted during the event were women’s empowerment, child protection, education, equality, and support for humanitarian initiatives, creating a platform that brings together influential figures from the worlds of art, business, and community work.
The event gained additional significance from taking place alongside one of the world’s most prominent film festivals, giving humanitarian initiatives an opportunity to reach an international audience and influential figures across various fields.
🇪🇬 Egyptian Role in Strengthening Cooperation with France
Anwar El Kamouny’s participation and the Hope Giver campaign’s presence in Venice came alongside preparations for the next stage of the campaign’s activities in Egypt, particularly efforts aimed at strengthening cultural and humanitarian cooperation between Egypt and France.
In this context, El Kamouny expressed his appreciation for the role played by the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in France in building bridges of communication and cooperation between the two countries, praising the efforts of Ambassador Dr. Tarek Dahroug, Egypt’s ambassador to France, and his wife, Alia El-Sarfy.
El Kamouny emphasized that their support for cultural and humanitarian initiatives contributes to creating new opportunities for communication between Egyptian and French institutions and personalities while strengthening Egyptian participation in international cultural and humanitarian events.
🌍 Preparations for New Events in Egypt
The international presence is also connected to preparations for the next stage of Hope Giver activities in Egypt, with a focus on developing new partnerships and expanding cooperation with institutions and individuals interested in cultural and humanitarian work.
Anwar El Kamouny also expressed his thanks to Noura El Fai for attending and supporting the campaign and its humanitarian message, along with a number of Egyptian and international personalities involved in art, business, and community work.
⭐ A Message Beyond Sport
Anwar El Kamouny’s participation in these events reflects another dimension of his career, extending beyond sporting competition to supporting humanitarian initiatives and highlighting stories of achievement and social impact.
As the Hope Giver campaign continues to expand internationally, such events provide an opportunity to strengthen the presence of Egyptian initiatives on the global stage and connect sport, art, and culture with humanitarian work through messages designed to create an impact that goes beyond the boundaries of a particular place or event.
