MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)

By prioritizing fair practices and #empowering local communities, social enterprise, Rio Fish Ltd is setting a new standard for responsible #aquaculture in #Kenya. Founded on the principles of #environmentalresponsibility, #socialequity, and #economicprosperity, Rio Fish has partnered with MEDA to champion women’s #empowerment and create a lasting #impact in their communities. In MEDA's latest #article, learn more about Rio Fish and their work transforming fish #farming in the country 📍 https://ow.ly/hCc650RsUbr Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada #LEGEND #SustainableDevelopment #FoodSecurity #FishFarming #Partnership #MEDA

#Beekeeping is a big and buzzing industry in #Tanzania employing around two million #rural people but women have traditionally been excluded from this field due to restrictive gender norms. Learn how #beekeeper Veronica Banghe is changing this perception in our latest #blog! Discover how becoming a beekeeper with Central Park Bees (Swahili Honey) has helped change her livelihood opportunities. 📍https://ow.ly/lL0I50RqPwR #FEGGE #Honey #Beeswax #Farming #Agriculture #MEDA

We're #hiring! 📢 Join the MEDA team as Sr. #Director, Corporate #Finance & Risk and be an integral part of the Finance, #InformationTechnology Services & #Legal team. This role will lead the financial management and reporting on MEDA world-wide activities, including #treasury, and regulatory compliance while helping to ensure the overall stability of MEDA’s financial status. If you think you'd be a great fit for this role, #apply today at: https://ow.ly/ceI150RpuOA #Careers #JobSearch #NowHiring #ApplyNow #JobVacancies #JobHunt #JoinOurTeam #FinancialPlanning #CPA #MEDA

Last week, the Project Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) for MEDA's Greater Rural Opportunities for Women 2 (#GROW2) project convened to address project challenges stemming from the in-grower project model and find ways to help guide the project toward achieving its goal of empowering women #smallholderfarmers, #entrepreneurs, and #agribusinesses in Northern #Ghana. Comprised of key #stakeholders including Key Facilitating Partners (KFPs), Regional Departments of Agriculture, the Department of Gender, Women Smallholder #Farmers (WSHFs), Entrepreneurs, #Agribusinesses, Technology Service Providers, and Financial Institutions, the PTAC meets biannually to assess project activities and offer recommendations to drive project success. The recent meeting marked another milestone in the project team's commitment to steering strategic inputs and technical recommendations into #GROW2 project implementations. Stay tuned for more updates on how PTAC's recommendations are shaping the impact of GROW2! https://ow.ly/YIL650Roln0 #MEDA #GlobalAffairsCanada #GreaterRuralOpportunitiesForWomen2 #WomenEmpowerment #Agriculture #Business #ProjectUpdate #ImpactDriven

Happy #EarthDay 🌍🌱 As the world continues to grapple with the effects of #climatechange, #EarthDay gives us the chance to renew our commitment to #sustainability and support initiatives that promote eco-friendly practices in #agriculture, reduce #carbonfootprints, and empower communities for a #greenerfuture. Join us as we work to minimize the effects of #climatechange, provide ecologically #sustainable approaches to #povertyalleviation, and create a healthier planet for all! https://ow.ly/N6Ia50RllRI United Nations #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalSustainability #OurPlanet #CleanEnergy #MEDA

MEDA is #hiring a #Partnerships & Business Accelerator #Coordinator to join our talented Partnerships and Business Accelerator team! 📢 This position will play a key role in supporting and managing systems for effective #proposal processes and #businessdevelopment initiatives while collaborating closely with North America-based staff and country teams. Interested? Learn more and #apply today at: https://ow.ly/6Bls50Rk9O3 #Careers #JobSearch #NowHiring #ApplyNow #JobVacancies #JobHunt #JoinOurTeam #Fundraising #BusinessAdministration #MEDA

Join us for #MEDAConvention2024: Reaching New Horizons! 🙌🌅 MEDA has been investing in #entrepreneurs for over 70 years and in order to address #climatechange, political instability, and economic inequalities, we must continue building connections to reach #newhorizons of impact. Discover the power of #partnerships to propel systemic change and amplify collective impact from October 31st to November 3rd in #Atlanta, Georgia! Learn more: https://ow.ly/ehk550RjRvx #Convention #Networking #Partnership #InternationalDevelopment #MEDA

MEDA joins several other Canadian international cooperation organizations in welcoming $350 million of new funding for humanitarian programs committed as part of #Budget2024. This additional #funding will support humanitarian assistance in some of the most complex crises around the world and emphasizes the need for the government to continue to play its part on the global stage. Read our response: https://ow.ly/9bkQ50Rj3AN

In our efforts to maximise the impact of Fund Managers in Africa, understanding the strategy behind fund design is crucial. Kim Kamarebe shared insights on how she approached Inua Capital's fund design to harmonise with our overarching investment objectives while staying adaptable to the ever-evolving market dynamics. #InspireInclusion #AfricaGrowthFund

Discover the importance of bird #biodiversity and decent work in the #Philippines’ #cacao sector through AVPN's recent article, written by MEDA's Deputy Country Director for the #Philippines, Roderick Valones. Through the Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable Agrikultura (#RIISA) project funded by Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, MEDA is pioneering #carboncredit initiatives which not only enhance #farmer incomes but also protect #bird habitats and conserve populations. The article shares inspiring stories from smallholder #farmers in #Davao, illustrating how climate-smart agricultural practices and carbon credits are transforming lives. Read this insightful article today at: https://ow.ly/oQO350Rf7VG #AgriFood #Agriculture #DecentWork #Farming #Partnership #Sustainability #MEDA Photo by: Philippine Eagle Foundation