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About Us

Building a bridge between lived experiences and healthcare systems across MENA

Our Purpose

Mission

To empower patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals across the MENA region to participate meaningfully in healthcare decisions, by providing a platform for sharing experiences, measuring trust, and driving advocacy-led systemic change.

Vision

A MENA region where every patient's voice is heard, valued, and integrated into healthcare policies β€” resulting in more equitable, trustworthy, and human-centered health systems.

WHY MENA NEEDS THIS

Over 60% of patients in the MENA region report feeling unheard during clinical consultations. Patient advocacy infrastructure remains fragmented across country borders, with limited cross-regional learning or data sharing.

ADVOCACY PILLAR

Translating patient experiences into evidence for policymakers, hospital boards, and health ministries β€” creating a cycle of feedback that improves clinical outcomes at scale.

NARRATIVES PILLAR

Patient stories are primary data. We collect, curate, and amplify narratives across disease areas, demographics, and geographies to paint a full picture of MENA healthcare realities.

Our Journey

Timeline

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2020

Initiative Founded

3Us launched in Cairo with a pilot in Egypt and Jordan β€” 200 initial participants, 3 founding partners.

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2021

Regional Expansion

Expanded to 8 countries. First Trust Survey deployed across Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Lebanon.

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2022

Learning Hub Launch

Digital learning platform launched with 12 courses in Arabic, English, and French. 1,200 course completions in year one.

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2023

4,000 Stories Milestone

Platform reaches 4,000 patient stories. First policy brief submitted to WHO EMRO based on aggregated advocacy data.

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2024

18 Countries & Beyond

18+ countries active. Mentorship program launched. 96 workshops conducted. 12,400+ participants engaged.

The People Behind 3Us

Our Team

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Dr. Sara Al-Hamad

Doctor
🌍 MENA Region
Healthcare MENA
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Amina Omar

Healthcare Admin
🌍 MENA Region
Administration MENA
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Nadia Benali

Advocate
🌍 MENA Region
Advocacy MENA
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Prof. Ahmed Mansour

Researcher
🌍 MENA Region
Research MENA