Representing Canada on the global stage

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G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance 
Futurpreneur Canada is proud to be a founding member of the G20 YEA, a global network of more than 500,000 young entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them. In advance of every G20 Leaders’ Summit, the G20 YEA brings together hundreds of the world’s top young entrepreneurs to advance youth entrepreneurship as a driver of economic growth, innovation and social change. The Summit is an important opportunity for young entrepreneurs to become part of a network of champions for youth entrepreneurship, advising on issues of importance, sharing ideas and proposing solutions. It is also a critical opportunity for young entrepreneurs to advance their businesses, make international connections and explore international growth.

Hamburg, Germany (2022): Yahoo Finance | Global Newswire | Voran Group
Milan, Italy (2021): Financial Post | Futurpreneur

Global Entrepreneurship Congress

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) is a gathering of startup champions from around the world, working together to build one global ecosystem of innovation and economic growth. ​Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2022) Twitter

South American Business Forum

The SABF counts with the presence of prominent leaders of the business, academic and intellectual world from Argentina and other countries. The leaders share three days with a group of 100 outstanding students from all around the world dialoguing towards building genuine values for a sustainable development. The Forum affirms that building values today will lead to better decisions tomorrow. Buenos Aires, Argentina (2022) SABF (1) | SABF (2)

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Advocacy & Philanthropy

From Student to Leader: OrKidstra elects Amar Marouf to the Board of Directors

“Joining the OrKidstra board is not just a role for me; it’s a journey coming full circle. This organization has been a pivotal part of my life, offering transformative experiences that have shaped who I am today. My aspiration is to extend these invaluable opportunities to future generations. I believe that OrKidstra leaves an indelible mark on everyone it touches, a lasting legacy that resonates no matter where life takes us. I am wholeheartedly committed to nurturing the growth and development of these young talents, ensuring that each musical note they play is a step towards their bright future.”  Ottawa, Canada (2023): OrKidstra (1) | OrKidstra (2)

University Tuition Advocacy

Ontario Students Mobilize for Tuition Advocacy in 2019: A student's story of protesting against the government's cuts to financial aid and tuition fees, and writing letters to their local MPP and the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, to demand fair and adequate funding for post-secondary education. Ontario, Canada (2019): Globe & Mail

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Arts & Culture

The Sound of Korea: At Toronto's Lula Lounge 

Toronto, Canada (2023): KOREA.net

How South Korea Became a Hotspot for Contemporary Art 

Seoul, South Korea (2023)" KOREA.net

​Centre Pompidou x Hanwha Museum Project Seoul: A New Cultural Landmark in Korea 

Paris, France / Seoul, South Korea (2023): KOREA.net

​Soave sia il vento - Cosí Fan Tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Enjoy a beautiful rendition of “Soave sia il vento”, a trio from Mozart’s opera Cosí Fan Tutte. This aria is sung by three characters who wish a gentle wind to the two men who are leaving for war. The singers are Julianne Porteous, a soprano who plays Fiordiligi, Amar Marouf, a countertenor who plays Dorabella, and Böðvar Ingi Geirfinnsson, a bass who plays Don Alfonso. They are accompanied by Dorian De Luca on the piano. The video was filmed in the theater at the Accademia Arte e Vita in Breno, Italy, where the singers and the pianist performed as part of the programming for BIIMA (Breno International Music Academy). This academy offers young musicians from different countries the opportunity to study and perform classical music in Italy. The video shows a group of young musicians playing in harmony on the stage, sharing their love for music and culture. Breno, Italy (2019): BIIMA

OPERA: Menotti & Purcell

The Old Maid and the Thief and Dido and Aeneas: A double bill of two captivating operas by Gian Carlo Menotti and Henry Purcell, featuring the talented countertenor Amar Marouf. The show was directed by Sandra Graham and Reba Sigler. Ottawa, Canada (2019): UOttawa

OrKidstra performs “O Canada” – 2019

Join OrKidstra as they perform the national anthem “O Canada” on Parliament Hill. This video was filmed by Rogers TV Ottawa in 2019 and features Amar Marouf on the cello, as seen in the thumbnail. Amar and his fellow OrKidstra musicians play in harmony in front of the capital on a sunny day, celebrating their love for music and their country. Ottawa, Canada (2019): Rogers TV

The World Remembers, Remembrance Day Concert at the National Arts Centre

OrKidstra joins Alexander Shelley, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, the German Youth Orchestra, and local choirs on the Southam Hall stage to perform music in commemoration of the First World War. Ottawa, Canada (2018): NAC | OrKidstra 

Canada 150 Parliament Hill Concerts

OrKidstra performs  "God Save the Queen" and "O Canada" with celebrated soprano Marie-Josée Lord on July 1, 2017 as part of the Canada Day 150 celebrations on Parliament Hill. Video courtesy of CBC TV. OrKidstra performs Alessia Cara song "Scars to your beautiful" Ottawa, Canada (2017): CBC

Alessia Cara - Scars To Your Beautiful (Live @ Canada 150, Parliament Hill)

Celebrate Canada Day with Alessia Cara, a Canadian singer-songwriter, and OrKidstra, a social development program that empowers kids from under-served Ottawa communities through music education. Alessia Cara performs her empowering song “Scars To Your Beautiful”, a song about self-love and acceptance. It is the third single from her debut album “Know-It-All” and peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. Ottawa, Canada (2017): CBC | Nordest

Ruth B “Lost Boy” - Live at the 2017 JUNO Awards with OrKidstra Ensemble

​In this video, you will witness a thrilling collaboration between Ruth B, a Canadian singer-songwriter, and OrKidstra, a social development program that empowers kids from under-served Ottawa communities through music education. Ruth B performs her hit song “Lost Boy”, a song about a boy who escapes reality to play in his imagination with Peter Pan. It was inspired by the TV show “Once Upon a Time” and was the first song Ruth B ever wrote. She posted a video of her singing a line from the song on Vine and it went viral, leading to her signing a record deal and releasing her debut album “Safe Haven”. Ottawa, Canada (2017): JUNOS