MEDA

National Network
Jordan
Address

Barakat al-Khresha street
Dahyet al-Amir Rashed
Amman
Jordan

Telephone
+962799439577
E-Mail
Ethar.ghouli@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
Eghouli@meda.org
Mobile Phone
+962799439577
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1953
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Human rights
  5. Youth and education
General Information
MEDA - Mennonite Economic Development Associates - is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty. Founded in 1953 by a group of Mennonite entrepreneurs, we partner with people living in poverty to start or grow small and medium-sized businesses in developing regions around the world. We work alongside our partners and clients, funded by both private and institutional donors, to help: Alleviate poverty Support sustainable business growth and livelihoods Women move into more valued and equitable roles in their economies Businesses and small entrepreneurs gain access to financial services including investment, adopt clean technologies/climate-smart approaches, and minimize their environmental footprint Improve local economies
Mission and Objectives

We seek to create, sustain and innovate.
We treat clients, colleagues and partners with respect and dignity.
We promote justice for the poor by helping them develop entrepreneurial skills and seize economic opportunity.
We value partnerships with the poor and others regardless of gender, race, class, ethnicity, nationality or religion.
We carefully manage human, financial and environmental resources by emphasizing accountability, discipline and sustainability.

Main Projects / Activities

around the world
East Africa | Expanding Access to Supply Chain Finance for SMEs in East Africa (EASE)
Ethiopia | Agricultural Transformation through Stronger Vocational Education (ATTSVE)
Ethiopia | Value Chains for Economic Growth in Ethiopia (VCEGE) / Ethiopians Motivating Enterprises to Rise in Trade and Agri-business (EMERTA)
Ghana | Farmers' Economic Advancement Through Seedlings – FEATS
Jordan | Jordan Valley Links: Enterprise Development for Women and Youth in the Jordan Valley
Kenya | Equitable Prosperity Through Private Sector Development (EPTPSD) / Maendeleo Sawa (M-Sawa)
Libya | Libya Economic Empowerment
Myanmar | ADVANCE Myanmar
Myanmar | Improving Market Opportunities for Women
Nicaragua | Techno-Links+
Nigeria | Youth Entrepreneurship and Women's Empowerment (WAY)
Pakistan | Partnerships and Value Expansion for Inclusive Seed Systems (PAVE)
Senegal | Adaptation and Valorization of Entrepreneurship in Irrigated Agriculture (AVENIR)
Tanzania | Building an Economically Sustainable Seed System for Cassava in Tanzania (BEST Cassava)
Tanzania | Commercializing rapid-multiplication technologies, and new models that drive private sector investment into banana seed systems
Tanzania | Enabling Growth through Investment and Enterprise (ENGINE)
Tanzania | Strengthening Small Business Value Chains (SSBVC) / Kuza Biashara Sawia
Uganda | Commercializing rapid-multiplication technologies, and new models that drive private sector investment into banana seed systems
Ukraine | Ukraine Horticulture Business Development Project (UHBDP)
Worldwide | INNOVATE - Adoption of Agricultural Innovations through Non-Traditional Financial Services
Worldwide | Trading Up
Yemen | Themar - Approach for Development Finance Enhancement

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

we work through local partners to ensure the sustainability of all efforts. The network will benefit from our experience and also we will be able to take back any experience to partners and beneficiaries. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

I am interested in exchanging knowledge and experiences, learning new approaches, participating in debates and benefiting from updates of other projects. I have vast experience working with women and youth, promoting gender nd economic empowerment, inclusion and raising women's voice. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Anwar Al-Halh
Job Title
Environment Advisor
Head of the organisation
Ahsan Ul Haque Helal