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