Mennonite Economic Development Associates - MEDA MEDA is an international economic development organization that creates business solutions to poverty With the contributions of our supporters, we connect growing agribusinesses like farms and food processors with the tools, financing, and market access they need to thrive When these businesses grow, they create dignified jobs and feed
Our Work - MEDA MEDA is an international economic development organization that creates business solutions to poverty We’ve worked with over 3 million entrepreneurs and businesses, and have improved the lives of millions more
About Us - MEDA For more than 70 years, MEDA has partnered with entrepreneurs in farming communities to remove the barriers that keep hardworking people trapped in poverty
Our Programs - MEDA Our Programs Using MEDA's Program Plus approach, which calls for partnership, to drive sustainable change around the world We’re creating global change in two powerful ways MEDA Programs We partner with local entrepreneurs to remove barriers, increase profits and productivity, and build thriving agribusinesses
Contact - MEDA Investments (MEDA Risk Capital Fund) The MEDA Risk Capital Fund (MRCF) is a pioneering impact investing initiative that is catalyzing job creation and economic transformation in agri-food ecosystems Connect with our investment team for MRCF inquiries
Our Strategy - MEDA MEDA’s proprietary Program Plus model allows us to transform agri-food systems at scale using a holistic approach to address root causes Our vision is to drive collective impact by acting as a convener, facilitator, and conductor for agri-food systems transformation by serving as a backbone organization in any consortium of partners
Our Story - MEDA What started as support for refugees in Paraguay has grown into a global movement Today, MEDA partners with entrepreneurs across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, demonstrating that business remains the most powerful force for ending poverty and building thriving communities worldwide
Leveraging Equality for Gender-Inclusive Economic Development . . . - MEDA Leveraging Equality for Gender-Inclusive Economic Development (LEGEND) is funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and will apply a Lead Firm approach while leveraging MEDA’s experience in Gender Lens Investing Through this approach, LEGEND will contribute to improved economic prosperity for women, youth, and other underrepresented populations in the aquaculture, horticulture, and poultry
Careers - MEDA MEDA actively welcomes and encourages diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to drive innovation and ensure our solutions are relevant and lasting We are intentional about fostering a culture of belonging where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute
Resilient and Inclusive Agri-food Systems Empowering Women . . . - meda. org 2025 – 2030 RISE (Resilient and Inclusive Agri-food Systems Empowering Women and Youth in Nigeria) aims to create 8,000 decent jobs across Bauchi, Kaduna, and Kano States in Northern Nigeria The project supports smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to increase agricultural production, generate higher incomes through value-added processing, and