MENA Network

The MENA Network of PEGASUS Institute brings together individuals and organizations from the Middle East and North Africa to explore how peace, health, and environmental sustainability intersect in the region. It is a space for collaboration, dialogue, and shared learning that connects regional perspectives to global conversations.

About PEGASUS Institute

PEGASUS Institute is a Canadian charity that strengthens the connections between peace, sustainability, and health. Through knowledge exchange, partnerships, and research, PEGASUS supports communities and networks working toward a more sustainable and peaceful future for all.

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What the MENA Network Provides

Joining the MENA Network offers you the chance to:

  • Engage in conversations on regional challenges and opportunities.

  • Contribute ideas, experiences, and solutions to collective projects.

  • Connect with others who share a commitment to peace, sustainability, and health.

  • Access updates on initiatives and research relevant to the MENA context.

Upcoming MENA Events

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Past Events

MENA Network Webinar – Building Bridges: The HopeBridge Platform

PEGASUS Institute’s MENA Network hosted a webinar on health in Gaza, with our speaker Dr. Omar Lattouf shedding light on the work of the Gaza Healthcare Initiative and a new platform called HopeBridge, which aims to coordinate health and humanitarian aid and reconstruction projects.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
Our Presenter was Dr. Omar Lattouf, Professor of Surgery, Emory University; Chair, HopeBridge.ngo; Chair, Global Health and Relief Initiative, Inc
Click Here to view the recording.

Webinar Series: Health Systems Recovery in Fragile Contexts

PEGASUS Institute hosted a webinar on Health Systems Recovery in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

The session featured Dr. Ali Ardalan, Regional Adviser for Health Systems Resilience at the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, who shared insights on strengthening health systems in challenging contexts.

📅 When: August 19, 2025 — 12 pm to 1 pm ET
📍 Where: Online via Zoom

Click Here to view the recording.

Get Involved

The MENA Network is open to students, professionals, and community members who want to be part of meaningful change in the region.

 To express your interest, please email [email protected] and complete the membership form.

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