Kaarvan Crafts has been short-listed for the Young Social Enterprise Initiative program 2008. Read more.
It was a simulation, but the experience felt authentic and "immensely practical" for the three Eastern Mennonite University student participants in the case competition at MEDA's Business as a Calling convention earlier this month. Read more.
What is investment fund development? In this episode of MEDA’s World, vice president Gerhard Pries explains how his department at MEDA helps to establish private investment as an effective solution to global poverty. Through IFD, MEDA accesses private sector capital here in North America and brings it into developing countries to benefit poor communities there. Click here to listen (~4.9MB - If there are problems, please right click and select Save As.)
Saskatoon, SK resident Paul Tiessen, president of Action Office Interiors, talks about what he likes about MEDA. Click here to meet Paul.
Staffer recognized with award
Long-time MEDA staffer Ruth Dueck-Mbeba recently was honored by the SEEP (Small Enterprise and Education Promotion) Network for her contributions to the microfinance industry. Read more.
Staff among founders of new Canadian MF association
Several current and former MEDA staff members are among the founders of a new Canadian microfinance association, WAM (Women Advancing Microfinance) Canada. Read more.
Adil Sadoq appointed
MEDA is pleased to announce the appointment of Adil Sadoq to the position of field project manager, Egypt/Morocco. Read more.
Deepa Swaminathan appointed
Also new to MEDA is Deepa Swaminathan, program manager for cross cutting services. Read more.
