WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL
(WCC AISBL) INTERNATIONAL
About
The World Crafts Council (WCC AISBL) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that was founded in 1964 to promote fellowship, foster economic development through income generating craft related activities, organise exchange programs, workshops, conferences, seminars, and exhibitions—and in general, to offer encouragement, help, and advice to the craftspersons of the world. The organisation is now formally registered in Belgium as an international organisation or AISBL. AISBL is the French abbreviation for an international association without lucrative purpose. The WCC is organised into five regions: Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America. The organisation is affiliated to UNESCO.
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The WCC was founded in 1964 in New York by Aileen Osborn Webb and co-founders Ms Margaret Patch and Smt Kamaladevi Chattopadhay.

Regional Presidents & Vice Presidents

Mr. Otunba Segun Runsewe
President of WCC- Africa Region

Ms. Elisa Guidi
President of WCC- Europe Region

Ms. Barbara Velasco
President of WCC- Latin America Region

Ms. Passent Nossair
Vice President of WCC-Africa Region

Ms. Laura Miguel Baumann
Vice President of WCC-Europe Region

Ms. Roxana Amarilla
Vice President of WCC- Latin America Region

Dr. Adkham Ikramov
President of WCC- Asia Pacific Region

Ms. Maegen Black
President of WCC- North America Region

Dr. Xu Niansha
Vice President of WCC- Asia Pacific Region

Mr. Bernard Burton
Vice President of WCC-North America Region
Advisors

Olivia Walker
Editor in Chief

Olivia Walker
Editor in Chief

Olivia Walker
Editor in Chief

Olivia Walker
Editor in Chief
WORLD CRAFTS COUNCIL AISBL (WCC-International)
Executive Board 2021-2024
President

Mr. Saad Al-Qaddumi
Dr. Kevin Murray

Vice President
Regional Presidents & Vice Presidents

Mr. Otunba Segun Runsewe
President of WCC - Africa Region

Ms. Elisa Guidi
President of WCC - Europe Region

Ms. Barbara Velasco
President of WCC - Latin America Region

Ms. Passent Nossair
Vice President of WCC-Africa Region

Ms. Nicky Dewar
Vice President of WCC -
Europe Region

Ms. Roxana Amarilla
Vice President of WCC - Latin America Region

Dr. Adkham Ikramov
President of WCC - Asia Pacific Region

Ms. Maegen Black
President of WCC - North America Region

Dr. Xu Niansha
Vice President of WCC - Asia Pacific Region

Mr. Bernard Burton
Vice President of WCC-North America Region
Advisors

Ms. Usha Krishna
Advisor / Honorary Member of WCC-International/Past President of WCC-International

Ms. Louise Allen
Advisor / Honorary Member of WCC-International/Past President of WCC-Europe Region

Ms. Rosy Greenlees
Advisor / Honorary Member of WCC-International /
Past President of WCC-International

Mr. Indrasen Vencatachellum
Advisor

Raja Fuziah binti Raja Tun Uda
Advisor / Honorary Member of WCC-International/Past President of WCC-Asia Pacific Region

Ms. Manjari Nirula
Advisor

Dr. Alberto de Betolaza
Advisor / Honorary Member of WCC-International/Past President of WCC-Latin America Region
Secretariat

Ms. Randa El Ghossain
Secretary General

Ms. Girija Sudhakaran
Secretary in-Charge / Treasurer

Mr. Mark Anthony Umbrete
Secretary