EAST AFRICAN NETWORK
The network is for individuals with lived and/or work experience in the East Africa Region and aims to promote peace, global health, and environmental sustainability within the region.
Upcoming Events
EAN Webinar: Green Crime and Sustainable Eco-Justice in the East Africa Region
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how environmental crimes and eco-justice challenges intersect across East Africa, and the steps being taken toward sustainable governance.
Date: October 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Speaker: Vito Scuderi, Project & Partnership Development, PEGASUS Institute
Past Events
Exciting Webinar Alert!
We were excited to welcome Siyan Hudda, who shared insights into Tupande — a cutting-edge, multi-channel model that transformed access to agricultural services in Kenya. Through Tupande, One Acre Fund leveraged a vast duka (retail shop) network and an online farmer platform to provide young farmers with essential resources and services. This program drove greater inclusion, increased the proportion of young people reached, and offered farmers new avenues for growth and success.
What Was Covered:
– A look into the innovative Tupande model: how it merged physical retail with digital access to farming resources.
– How young people gained more access to opportunities in agriculture. – Insights into scaling sustainable farming through technology and community partnerships.
When: Tuesday, July 15th at 1:00 PM EST
Where: Online via Zoom
Webinar Series: Pegasus Institute EAN – From Local to Global
Participants joined an engaging session with Alexa Goodman as she explored the journey of sustainability at Dalhousie University — from local initiatives to global impact.
📅 Date: April 9th, 2025
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 1 PM EST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Speaker: Alexa Goodman, PMP, MMM
Sustainability Practitioner and
Project Management Educator
Dalhousie University
Hosted by:
Pegasus Institute & Dalhousie University
Advancing Quality Health Care in East Africa through Affordable Medical Device Technologies
We held the East African Network Meeting to discuss how affordable medical device technologies could enhance healthcare in the region.
This session was co-hosted by:
Dr. Amare Kassaw Yimer
Director of Business Incubation and Techno Entrepreneurship, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
Dr. Margaret Mutumba
Director of Frugal Biomedical Innovations Program, Western University
Mr. Metmku Yohannes
Mechanical Engineer, Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology
What to Expect:
• An insightful overview of the Frugal Biomedical Innovations Program and its vital connection to the Global Research Coalition.
• A showcase of innovative projects that were led and implemented in East Africa.
• An overview of educational opportunities available through Western University’s academic partners in the region.
📅 Date: March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Toronto time (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Nairobi time)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
East African Network Launch
JOIN OUR EAST AFRICAN NETWORK!
PEGASUS Institute invites those with lived and/or work experience in the East Africa Region to join our new Network, which aims to promote peace, global health, and environmental sustainability within the Region. Complete the online registration form below if you would like to join the East African Network.
The following map shows where our participants are from.
The East African Network is offered by PEGASUS Institute.
PEGASUS Institute is a Canadian charity that aims to build an effective collaborative network that promotes the interconnection of peace, environmental sustainability, and health for all. We do this by engaging in collaborative knowledge exchange, network formation, and research activities that address the interconnections between peace, environmental sustainability, and health for all.
Register for the East African Network
The network is for individuals with lived and/or work experience in the East Africa Region and aims to promote peace, global health, and environmental sustainability within the region.
Our Commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This project is actively contributing to the achievement of the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
