September 2009

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Helping enterprising people out of poverty

MEDA Trust keeps getting better

MEDATrust

You may know that MEDA Trust is an easy, online way for you, your family, friends and co-workers to help enterprising people out of poverty. But now, MEDA Trust is new and improved! New site capabilities make for a streamlined experience for new and current MEDA Trust supporters. Read more about MEDATrust's improvements.

CarCar a symbol of Afghan woman's new independence

If you have seen MEDA's Through the Garden Gate video, you may be familiar with the story of Sarvanaz, a village facilitator in the program. Her success in the program means she's now one a rarity in Afghanistan – a car owner! Read more about this happy car owner.

The Golden Gate BridgeConvention: Innovation, inspiration, opportunities... and more

Whether your interests run from technology to tomato basil bruschetta, this year's Business as a Calling convention tours offer a tantalizing menu of possibilities. Peruse the menu here.

USAID partnershipMEDA partners with USAID to launch Empower Pakistan: Entrepreneurs

MEDA has signed a $30 million contract with USAID that will expand on the success of our ongoing work with micro-entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Learn more about this partnership.

Sarona Fund enjoys good year despite market turmoil

In spite of a year of turmoil in global financial markets, MEDA's Sarona Risk Capital Fund reports a year of both financial and social success. Read about the successes of the Sarona Risk Capital Fund.

USAID partnershipMEDA's board in profile: Dave Guenther, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Whether it’s the Superbowl, Grand Prix or World Cup, you can count on MEDA board member Dave Guenther to be in the know about global sporting events. Meet the MEDA board resident sports fan.

MEDA Moment: Ukraine

MEDA Moments are highlights of MEDA's projects presented at Business as a Calling. In preparation of another year of MEDA moments at this year's Business as a Calling 2009 in San Jose California we present the MEDA Moment featuring our SUPPER project in Ukraine as our video of the month. Watch it on our YouTube channel.

Did you know that MEDA has 27 videos on YouTube? Visit our channel and see!

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