MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)

Overview

MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) is an international economic development organization dedicated to creating business solutions to poverty. Founded in 1953 by Mennonite entrepreneurs, it has implemented more than 300 projects across 80 countries during its 70+ years of activity. The organization focuses on sustainable and scalable solutions, aiming to create or sustain decent work opportunities for half a million people, particularly women and youth, by 2030.

By employing a market systems approach, the organization tackles barriers that keep people in poverty. Its services include technical assistance, blended finance, impact investing, and skills development in climate-smart practices. The primary focus is on agri-food market systems in the Global South, fostering economic growth, food security, and empowerment for marginalized groups, small businesses, and farmers through partnerships and community collaboration.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 800-665-7026
• Website: meda.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mennonite-economic-development-associates-meda-

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• business
• entrepreneurship
• value chains
• poverty reduction
• women & youth
• investments
• agribusinses
• economic empowerment
• womens economic empowerment
• impact investment
• market linkages
• small business
• agriculture
• sdgs
• financial services
• gender equality
• business training & technology
• market systems
• e-commerce
• consumer internet
• internet
• information technology
• consumers
• information technology & services

Technologies Used

• Adobe
• BambooHR
• Dyn Managed DNS
• Facebook
• Google Cloud Hosting
• Google Tag Manager
• Instagram
• MailChimp SPF
• Mobile Friendly
• Nginx
• Outlook
• Remote
• SSMS Tools Pack
• SharePoint
• Twitter Advertising
• WordPress.org
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches