MEDA is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty. Founded in 1953 by a group of Mennonite business professionals, we partner with entrepreneurs to start or grow small and medium-sized businesses in developing regions around the world.
Our expertise includes a full range of economic development tools: financial services, improved technology, business training, better access to markets and equity investment.
We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to earn a livelihood and that unleashing entrepreneurship is a powerful way to alleviate poverty.
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Industry
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International Trade and Development
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Company size
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201-500 employees
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Headquarters
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Waterloo, Ontario
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Type
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Nonprofit
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Founded
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1953
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Specialties
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Market Linkages, Investments, Financial Services, Business Training and Technology, Economic Empowerment, Women and Youth, Market Systems, Value Chains, Gender Equality, Impact Investment, Poverty Reduction, SDGs, Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Agriculture, Agribusinses, and Women's Economic Empowerment