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In Nicaragua, a 26-year-old has high hopes for her father's farm
“We are happy,” Maria tells us through an interpreter. “We are so happy with the results from the in vitro plantain plants from the university.” The local university has been busy. The Catholic...
MEDA Business as a Calling Convention 2017
Reflections on convention Members and friends of Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), gathered in Vancouver, BC, Canada Nov 2-5 for MEDA’s annual convention. Business as a Calling 2017: ...
Convention 2017 - Building Bridges to Enduring Livelihoods
Vancouver. Considered one of the top five worldwide cities for livability and quality of life, this bustling city on the Pacific coast is an exciting place to host our #MEDACon2017. This fall, MEDA i...
Increasing Women's Access to Land: Committing to Change
Facilitated by Fr. Clement Mweyang Aapengnuo, attendees learned about the value of secure land tenure for communities in the Upper West Region. Fr. Aapengnuo is the Executive Director of the C...
Why I Cycled 150 km to Support Women in Myanmar
In my short time as a MEDA supporter, I have done theoretical “brain-scans” of this organization, and I have come to a conclusion, MEDA is a great organization. By attending their 20...
5 Charitable Gift Ideas
This holiday season, help us build bridges between small-holder farmers and locally owned small businesses that are not dependent on charity for survival. This Christmas season, join us as we h...
Knowing How To Help - Data, Aid and Impact
A person with a vest marked “Volunteer” strides down the beach to meet her. He addresses her in Arabic “Salaam alikoum – how are you?” Almost before the words are out of his mouth, she asks “where am ...
Wisdom from Wally: 19 Tips for a Fulfilling Life
That put me in an embarrassing position. I think they wanted original wisdom, but I am rarely blessed with original thoughts. I am a beachcomber who picks up precious driftwood from the shores of oth...
Increasing Women’s Access to Land: Advancing the Conversation
To achieve optimal results, secure access to fertile land both during and outside the growing season is required to allow good stewardship of the soil and other resources. Due to socio-cultural norms...
10 Reasons to support MEDA
We promote justice. There are lots of aid organizations providing emergency assistance. But only a few address the serious need for people to gain access to financial services so they can manage thei...
Helping farmers find prosperity
Most of the world's poor are small farmers. We provide training on technology and better supplies (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides) so they can improve yields and sell their produce in higher-value markets to raise their incomes.
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Helping small businesses flourish
Small businesses are critical to decreasing poverty and increasing employment.
Read more about Investment
We bank on the poor
The working poor need access to affordable loans to start or grow a business, a safe place to save their money, and ways to send or receive money.
Read more about Financial Services
Empowering Women, Youth and Rural Populations
Women, youth and rural populations can rise above the social and cultural barriers that stand in the way of earning a living and supporting their families and communities.
Read more about Vulnerable Populations