Stories from the work MEDA does around the world.
Since 1953, MEDA has worked with neighbors–near and far– to equip entrepreneurs with the tools they need to thrive in business, lift their families out of poverty, and support their
Our global agri-food systems are in need of transformation if they are to continue supporting the seven billion people on our planet. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, food production and
MEDA’s strategic direction is to contribute towards an equal world where people can unleash their inner potential and lead a dignified life. As a development professional, my motivation and inspiration
Every year in April, the world comes together to mark Earth Day – birthed from the early environmental movements of the 1970s. Taking action to protect our climate does not have
Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) is key to reducing poverty and achieving equality between men and women. It helps grow businesses and economies and is central to achieving the 2030 Agenda for
Ladies and gentleman, this is your captain speaking…we are now approaching Kyiv, Ukraine where the time is 11:30 am. Please gather your belongings and prepare for landing. Please ensure your
*This article is the first in a series of briefs on impact measurement for trade finance. In this article, we will discuss trade finance as a form of impact investment,
In Myanmar’s Kayin State, much of the fresh produce comes from neighbouring Thailand where it is grown on large farms, and chemicals are applied without restraint. Until recently, people in
According to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), impact investing can be defined as “investments made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return.”
As a follower of Jesus Christ, I see my work at MEDA as a gift from God and an opportunity, through service to others, to offer worship to God. It
When the COVID pandemic broke out three months into 2020, MEDA – like many development organizations – moved quickly in response. We brought staff back from overseas. Shuttered our offices.
Social entrepreneur Lunga Bechtel decided to leave Mozambique for his father’s home country, the United States, after his junior year of high school. Leaving was part of the plan. Leaving
