Helal Haque

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

🌱 Honored to host HE Christopher Thornley, Canadian High Commissioner, & Janine Cocker, Head of Cooperation, at MEDA’s project in Kisumu!

They met youth farmers & saw how affordable, efficient, and climate-smart agri-practices are driving sustainable incomes. 🌍

[MEDA @medadotorg]

"MEDA's work with private sector in promoting businesses and job creation for youth and women [is] model work," says Christopher Thornley, High Commissioner @CanHCKenya, during a visit to MEDA's LEGEND project - funded by @GAC_Corporate - and local agtech company @IrriHub.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

We had a productive meeting today with Dr. Mark Bagabe, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources of Rwanda. The MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) team discussed potential collaborations with the ministry to enhance the cassava seed system in Rwanda.

[Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda @RwandaAgri]

Today, Hon. Minister @mcbagabe hosted a meeting with Senior Managers of Mennonite Economic Development Associates; MEDA.
They explored a new strategy for creating decent jobs through agri-food systems and partnership opportunities in agricultural development in Rwanda.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

@RwandaAgri @mcbagabe @RwandaAgriBoard @RwandAgriExport @olivikam @RwandaOGS @RDBrwanda @AlexandreRutik1 @FAORwanda @ryaf_agribiz @rbarwanda @SERwigamba Meeting His Excellency Dr. Mark Bagabe, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources was a great opportunity.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

@JoshuaTabah @CanadaEthiopia @CanadaDev @mccpeace Thanks HE @JoshuaTabah for gracing the project closeout event.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

We were honored to have you with us HE @JoshuaTabah. #MEDA

[Joshua Tabah @JoshuaTabah]

Honoured to celebrate a great 🇨🇦-🇪🇹 partnership: the $19m EMERTA project by #MEDA.

More than 17000 producers increased yields and profits in rice, veg and gemstones. Huge impact!

Important contribution to prosperity and resilience of the great people of #Amhara region.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

It was a great pleasure and privilege for @medadotorg to host you. Thanks for your inspiring words.

[Ahmed Hussen @HonAhmedHussen]

Visiting Caffe Del Duca in #Kenya – an inspiring tale of local hard-working farmers, Canadian NGO support and funding from Canada fueling sustainable growth in the local coffee sector. From bean to cup, they're brewing change and community empowerment.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

Canadian Minister for International Development HE Ahmed Hussen along with Head of Cooperation Janine Cocker visited MEDA-supported Lead Firm, Caffe Del Duca. Sincere appreciation to the Canadian Embassy in Kenya for allowing MEDA to host this important visit.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

Affordable @JaduPC can be a breakthrough to provide access to a computer in every household. @JaduPC is designed to bridge the gap of digital divide and it has the potential to make a real difference in the world.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

I was able to talk to Bertha directly and listened to her inspiring entrepreneurial journey.

[MEDA @medadotorg]

Bertha Mabula is an inspiration for women in her tribe in Tanzania 🇹🇿 Through her dedication and partnership with MEDA’s #SSBVC project, Bertha was able to overcome various barriers through gender-responsive solutions.

Read Bertha's inspiring story ⬇️ https://t.co/QX5KwLBH3p

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

@JaduPC and Efarmerbd singed a MOU today to bring affordable computing magic to all farmers' households; through rural entrepreneurs.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

It is always inspiring and satisfying when I met with the @medadotorg clients. In Tanzania, I met with Reymond, a farmer, and Bertha one of the aggregators, and listened to their inspiring stories. Great job MEDA Tanzania team.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

Good to be in Tanzania

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

Today we had a great meeting with the AATF team to mutually learn the activities and priorities of both organizations and explore opportunities for collaboration and synergy.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

It was my pleasure and privilege to capture this story while in Ethiopia. Maheder is an inspiring entrepreneur.

[MEDA @medadotorg]

Witness the transformative power of #entrepreneurship through Maheder Abebe's extraordinary journey with MEDA's #EMERTA project in #Ethiopia 🤩🇪🇹

Read Maheder's story of #success 👇
https://t.co/3DNmDWPfmg

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

@DRMuhammadUmair Sorry for takibg so long to reply, I saw it late. I am based in Kenya since August 21. WhatsApp number [phone].

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

#MSAWA end of project learning dissemination event.

[Helal Haque @Helal21191]

@AGRA_Africa Kenya strategic plan launching event.

[MEDA @medadotorg]

There is a clear case for taking a #genderlens approach to investing as #genderinclusive businesses are more stable, more profitable & have lower default rates 🚺🟰🚹

So we ask the question: What if all #agricultural projects were connected to #impactinvestments? 🤝 #CTN23