Who We Are

We are caring...
MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) is an association of compassionate business women and men who invest in the lives of families living in poverty around the world.

We are committed...
Through MEDA, faith-oriented business owners, executives and leaders are able to integrate their life values with business in practical ways to help the poor. They are committed to using their faith and abilities in their businesses, communities, and around the world.

We are creative...
Most of the world's poor are working hard, but barely getting by. Our bottom line is to help men and women sustain their families without emergency or ongoing support from us. We build our programs to increase personal dignity and self-sufficiency.

We believe work has worth...
Through training, loans and mentorship, entrepreneurs both in North America and around the world can earn a livelihood, provide for their families and enrich their communities.

We are partners...
Whether we work with local or national governments, foundations, or businesses, we believe that healthy partnerships provide infrastructure and long-term solutions. Organizations like the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) support MEDA through fund-matching programs.

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