Montreal, June 5, 2025 – It was in a warm and festive atmosphere that the official launch of the organization took place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Auberge Saint-Gabriel Future Leaders. The non-profit organization marked its official entry into the Quebec ecosystem with an event filled with hope, pride, and social commitment. Nearly a hundred guests from various backgrounds—community, sports, educational, and philanthropic sectors—attended this memorable evening, all united around a single vision: to equip and inspire vulnerable youth from diverse backgrounds.
Futur.e.s Leaders and the Aléo Foundation award 10,000 $ on the stock market à four young’the exception
One of the highlights of the evening was unquestionably the presentation of four scholarships of excellence.
In collaboration with the Aléo Foundation, four inspiring young people received scholarships supporting their academic and personal journey:
| Name | Sports | City of origin | Amount | Scholarship category |
| Christ-Mayron Brou | Soccer | Quebec | 1,500 1Q4Q | Next-generation access |
| Yahya-Aboubakr N’Diaye | Soccer | Montreal | 1,500 1Q4Q | Next-generation access |
| Alicia Chantee Nduwamahoro | Basketball | Laval | 3,000 1Q4Q | College recruitment |
| Emmanuel Awuni | Soccer | Warwick | 4,000 1Q4Q | Leadership Program |
Their journey, marked by resilience, leadership, and self-transcendence, fully embodies the values of Futur.e.s Leaders: inclusion, resilience, empowerment, personal development and leadership.
«When you reach out a hand to a young person at a key moment in their journey, you change not only their trajectory, but also that of everyone they will influence in turn. A scholarship is not just financial support. It is a clear message that says: “You are seen, you are believed in, and you deserve to go far.”
– Paul-Eddy Saint-Vilien, co-founder
Strong foundations through key partners
Futur.e.s Leaders wishes to highlight the decisive contribution of Group 3737, whose capacity-building grant helped lay the solid foundations of the organization and ensure its strategic structuring.
The organization also expresses its gratitude to its major partner, Tanguay, a well-established Quebec furniture company, for its significant financial contribution and support for the social mission of Futur.e.s Leaders.
«Our objective is simple: to provide a real lever for young people so they can reach their full potential. By working hand in hand with our partners, we are creating a concrete, human, and sustainable support network for a generation that deserves every chance to shine.»
– Duane John, co-founder
«This launch is a first step toward a transformation we want to be sustainable. We firmly believe that every young person deserves a real chance to fulfill their potential, regardless of their background or starting conditions.»
– Rose-Anne Joly, co-founder
About Future Leaders
Futur.e.s Leaders is a non-profit organization that supports youth aged 15 to 29 from diverse backgrounds living in disadvantaged situations. Its mission: to offer concrete academic, sports, and personal opportunities through scholarships, mentoring, development programs, and engaging events.
By fostering an equitable and caring environment, Future Leaders enables every young person to discover their full potential and aspire to become a changemaker in their community.
About the Aléo Foundation The Aléo Foundation's mission is to maximize the full potential of as many outstanding student-athletes as possible, from all backgrounds, to generate significant and lasting impact. Established in 1985, it has awarded over $25 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 student-athletes from across Quebec. In addition to these scholarships, there is an essential component of lifelong services provided to all recipients during and after their athletic and academic journeys. To support these mentoring services, the Aléo Research Chair is now a vector of scientific results available to the entire sports community here.
Would you like to support the mission of Futur.e.s Leaders?
There is still time to contribute:
- In making a donation
- In becoming a mentor
- In buying a garment via the online store at futuresleaders.ca
- In sharing the initiative in your network
- In becoming a financial partner
To find out more:
Official photos available here : https://futuresleaders.smugmug.com
Follow us on social media :
Instagram @LesFutur.e.sLeaders
Facebook The Future Leaders
Website : https://futuresleaders.ca
For media inquiries or interviews:
info@futuresleaders.ca
514 265-7887
Futur.e.s Leaders Makes a Powerful Entrance with an Inspiring and Unifying Launch Event
Montreal, June 5, 2025 - In a warm and festive atmosphere, Future Leaders officially launched its operations on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel in Montreal. The nonprofit organization made a meaningful entrance into the Quebec social landscape with an event filled with hope, pride, and a strong commitment to social impact. Nearly 100 guests from various sectors—including community, sports, education, and philanthropy—came together, all united around one vision: to equip and inspire youth from diverse backgrounds who are living in vulnerable situations.
Futur.e.s Leaders and the Aléo Foundation Award $10,000 in Scholarships to Four Outstanding Youth
One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of four excellence scholarships.
In partnership with the Aleo Foundation, four inspiring young individuals were awarded scholarships to support their academic and personal journeys:
| Name | Sport | City of Origin | Amount | Scholarship Category |
| Christ-Mayron Brou | Soccer | Quebec City | $1,500 | New Generation Access |
| Yahya-Aboubakr N’Diaye | Soccer | Montreal | $1,500 | New Generation Access |
| Alicia Chantee Nduwamahoro | Basketball | Laval | $3,000 | Collegiate Recruitment |
| Emmanuel Awuni | Soccer | Warwick | $4,000 | Leadership Program |
Their journeys—marked by resilience, leadership, and self-determination—perfectly embody the core values of Future Leadersinclusion, resilience, empowerment, personal development, and leadership.
“When you reach out to a young person at a pivotal moment in their journey, you don’t just change their path—you change the path of everyone they will go on to influence. A scholarship is more than just financial support. It’s a powerful message that says: ‘You are seen, you are believed in, and you deserve to go far.”
– Paul-Eddy Saint-Vilien, cofounder
Building on Solid Foundations with Key Partners
Futur.e.s Leaders acknowledges the vital contribution of the Group 3737, whose capacity-building grant allowed the organization to establish strong foundations and ensure strategic structuring from the start.
The organization also expresses deep appreciation to its major partner, Tanguay, a well-established Quebec-based furniture company, for its significant financial contribution and unwavering support for the social mission of Futur.e.s Leaders.
“Our goal is simple: to provide real leverage for young people so they can reach their full potential. By working hand in hand with our partners, we are creating a concrete, human, and sustainable support network for a generation that deserves every chance to shine.”
– Duane John, cofounder
“This launch is a first step toward a transformation we hope will be lasting. We firmly believe that every young person deserves a real chance to thrive, regardless of their origin or starting point.”
– Rose-Anne Joly, cofounder
About Futur.e.s Leaders
Future Leaders is a nonprofit organization supporting young people aged 15 to 29 from diverse backgrounds facing socioeconomic disadvantages. Its mission: to offer tangible academic, athletic, and personal opportunities through scholarships, mentorship, development programs, and mobilizing events.
By fostering a fair and caring environment, Futur.e.s Leaders enables youth to discover their full potential and aspire to become changemakers in their communities.
About the Aléo Foundation
The Aleo Foundation aims to help as many student-athletes as possible reach their full potential and generate meaningful and lasting impact. Founded in 1985, the foundation has awarded over $25 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 student-athletes across Quebec. In addition to financial support, Aléo provides lifelong services to recipients during and after their academic and athletic journeys. The newly established Aléo Research Chair furthers this mission by generating scientific insights for the broader sports community in Quebec.
Would you like to support the mission of Futur.e.s Leaders?
There’s still time to get involved:
- By making a donation
- By becoming a mentor
- By purchasing apparel via the online store at futuresleaders.ca
- By sharing the initiative within your network • By becoming a financial partner
To learn more:
Official photos available here: https://futuresleaders.smugmug.com
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: @LesFutur.e.sLeaders
Facebook: The Future Leaders
Website: https://futuresleaders.ca
For media inquiries or interview requests:
info@futuresleaders.ca
514-265-7887
