MEDA - Mennonite Economic Development Associates - is an international economic development organization that creates business solutions to poverty. For over 65 years, MEDA has been creating business solutions to poverty that are sustainable, scalable, measureable and replicable.

MEDA began as an association of Mennonite business people who believed they were called to be faithful in generously sharing their abilities and resources. Continuing in that Christian tradition, MEDA welcomes all who share their values and want to join us in their mission.

MEDA has worked in over 70 countries and brings a unique market systems approach to project design that integrates technical assistance and access to capital. As an early leader in blended finance MEDA leverages public and private funding to advance social enterprises around the world that are positively impacting social, environmental and governance challenges in their communities.

Vision

That all people may unleash their God-given potential to earn a livelihood, provide for families and enrich communities.

Mission

MEDA creates business solutions to poverty.

Values

Collaboration: They value inclusive and diverse partnerships regardless of income, gender, race, class, ethnicity, nationality or religion. They build relationships of trust and peace.

Accountability: They manage human, financial and environmental resources with care and integrity. 

Respect: They treat clients, colleagues and partners with respect and dignity. 

Entrepreneurship: They seek sustainable innovation. They promote justice by partnering with entrepreneurial people experiencing poverty to attain business success.