Growing Jobs to Boost Prosperity

We are creating and sustaining life-changing success by transforming agri-food systems and creating job opportunities around the world.

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MEDA is an international economic development organization that creates business solutions to poverty.

With the contributions of our supporters, we connect growing agribusinesses like farms and food processors with the tools, financing, and market access they need to thrive.
When these businesses grow, they create dignified jobs and feed communities. This transforms the entire agri-food system, driving long-term economic change.
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Impact in Action

Our Success Stories: Creating Lasting Change for Good

As a single mother in the Philippines, Mary Jane struggled to balance family life with cacao farming. MEDA’s partnership with the FARDECO Cooperative allowed her the flexibility and extra income she needed to thrive.
Climate change and market instability were pushing Milcah to the brink. MEDA and Feast Foods partnered to make it possible for her to grow her passion fruit farm and create jobs.
A woman holds a container of African Joy milk in Tanzania.
Editha, a Tanzanian milk farmer, faced unpredictable prices. MEDA’s partnership with a local dairy boosted farmer incomes, fueling investment and economic growth.

Our Expertise Contributes to Lasting Change

A Sustainable Approach

We work alongside communities, partnering with local organizations to achieve scalable, sustainable business solutions to poverty.

Over 70 Years of Impact

Since 1953, MEDA has transformed businesses and agri-food industries, leading over 300 projects across over 80 countries.

A Pathway to Prosperity

Through our Program Plus approach, we have a track record of success in fuelling business growth, strengthening local systems, and changing lives.

Working Towards 1 Million Decent Jobs by 2030

MEDA has created 283,784 decent jobs since 2020, and now we’re scaling up to reach 1 million people by 2030.
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