MEDA
International economic development organization founded in 1953 creating business-based solutions to poverty
Mennonite Economic Development Associates
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Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) was founded in 1953 by Mennonite business professionals and works in partnership with low-income communities to start or grow small and medium-sized businesses in developing regions. The organization applies tools including financial services, technology transfer, business training, market access, and equity investment, with a focus on women, youth, and the rural poor. MEDA has a presence in Egypt as part of its international operations.
Mission
To create sustainable business solutions that reduce poverty by partnering with entrepreneurs and communities in developing economies.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesMEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) is a Canada-based international economic development organization founded in 1953 that creates business solutions to poverty. It has led over 300 projects across more than 80 countries, including a Cairo, Egypt office.
How it stacks up against peers
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- Established in 1953, it predates 89% of the charities in Egypt GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 73% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for MEDA draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Egypt it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMeda is an international nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Meda has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Egypt is 37/100.
Meda is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.
Meda is classified as an International organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Meda is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) was founded in 1953 by Mennonite business professionals and works in partnership with low-income communities to start or grow small and medium-sized businesses in developing regions. The organization applies tools including financial services, technology transfer, business training, market access, and equity investment, with a focus on women, youth, and the rural poor. MEDA has a presence in Egypt as part of its international operations. Meda is an international organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1953.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates is listed in Egypt. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates is listed in Egypt. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1953
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about MEDA
- What is MEDA?
- MEDA is a international non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) was founded in 1953 by Mennonite business professionals and works in partnership with low-income communities to start or grow small and medium-sized businesses in developing regions. The organization applies tools including financial services, technology transfer, business training, market access, and equity investment, with a focus on women, youth, and the rural poor. MEDA has a presence in Egypt as part of its international operations.
- When was MEDA founded?
- MEDA was founded in 1953.
- Where is MEDA located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is MEDA trustworthy?
- MEDA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is MEDA's website?
- http://www.meda.org/
- Are donations to MEDA tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.