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Providing balance to the North-South relationship is a key principle that guides MEDA’s new strategic plan. This includes creating grass-roots projects and shifting to increased local decision making.
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You're invited to: MEDA Convention 2022
Mark those calendars for November 3-6, 2022, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania! We are excited to have special programming for all our MEDAx folks - those 40 years old and under - to engage the next generation of changemakers in conversations about business, faith and international development. Check back here for future updates.
Missed out on MEDA Convention 2021? Access complimentary, online recordings here.
Plenary Speaker Highlights
- Dave Hataj: Pastor, president, and owner of Edgerton Gears, Hataj gave an inspiring talk demonstrating the connection between work and spirituality, outlined in his book, “Good Work: How Blue-Collar Business Can Change Lives, Communities, and the World.”
- Glen Guyton: Pastor and Executive Director of Mennonite Church USA, Guyton shared from Acts 26, and encouraged all to “rise to our feet”, so that we can come together and create positive transformation for all.
- MEDA’s Year in Review: A panel of MEDA staff highlighted the challenges and achievements during this past fiscal year, emphasizing the strong financial position we find ourselves in amidst COVID-19.
- Osheta Moore: Pastor, social activist and author, Moore gave a heartfelt message on what peacemaking looks like in an anti-racist context so that together, we can become “the beloved community”.
Speaker Suggestion: Pitch Competition 2021 Finalists
Need a speaker for your next virtual event? Check out our Pitch Competition 2021 finalists here, including our winner and runner-up.
We invite you to consider applying for Pitch Competition 2022! Applications open within the summer season, and we recommend ample time to prepare your agri-food market business solution. Stay subscribed to this newsletter for more updates.
Contact [email protected] for any questions.
The newest edition of MEDA's publication, the Marketplace
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Read the January/February digital issue of The Marketplace here! This issue features stories on MEDA's preparations for long-term, positive impact, job creation through repurposing plastic waste in Jordan and Kenya, and how young workers express their God-given creativity through gear manufacturing. The Marketplace explores the intersection of faith and business and MEDA's efforts to create business solutions to poverty. Subscribe in digital or print at www.meda.org/marketplace. |
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