SSAO Screening for Syria

SSAO was proud to host an exclusive screening of a documentary on the Syrian revolution, “سوريا لحن الأمل”, on Thursday, June 13.

Syria’s Melody of Hope” – The largest documentary about the lyrics and music of the Syrian revolution. Over 26 artists and activists and 59 musicians contributed to the making of this film.

SSAO President Yaman Marwah presenting Director Mahmoud Alken a token of appreciation on behalf of SSAO.

Directed by Mahmoud Alken, a Concordia University graduate in Canada with a Bachelor in Computer Science and a Masters in Business Administration. He joined Al-Jazeera in 2012 as a journalist in the Department of Economics, and then worked as a war correspondent in Syria and produced several documentaries and a survey on the Hula Massacre.

Trailer: http://youtu.be/6k1qtIAW5Hk
Event pictures can be found here.

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SSAO Cottage Trip

On the weekend of June 7 to 9, SSAO board planned a members-only cottage retreat in the Quebec province. During the trip, members, elected board, friends and volunteers took a weekend off to unwind, meet new friends, and get to know each other in a relaxed setting. Many activities happened, including water sports (motor boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming) as well as video games, cards, campfire, barbecue, and movie nights. The member were able to come up with upcoming SSAO events for Syria, and to better prepare for them.

For pictures of the trip, click here.

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Screening for Syria

SSAO is proud to host an exclusive screening of a documentary on the Syrian revolution, “سوريا لحن الأمل”, on Thursday, June 13, 7pm to 9pm.

“Syria’s Melody of Hope” is the largest documentary about the lyrics and music of the Syrian revolution. Over 26 artists and activists and 59 musicians contributed to the making of this film.

سوريا لحن الأمل … أكبر فيلم وثائقي غنائي عن فنون الثورة السورية. شارك فيه أكثر من ٢٦ فنانا وناشطا وحوالي ٩٥ عازفا. يحكي قصة الثورة السورية على إيقاع الهتافات.

Fb event: https://www.facebook.com/events/275939869219025/
Trailer: http://youtu.be/6k1qtIAW5Hk

See you all there!

Syria Fundraiser Dinner

Longfield-Davidson Heights Secondary’s MSA will be hosting a Fundraiser Dinner for Syria on June 6, 2013. Along with two other speakers, SSAO President Yaman Marwah will be speaking about his experiences in Syria.

All proceeds will be going towards humanitarian aid to Syria.

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/195260393961417/