LONDON, United Kingdom — Faustina Junior Addo, Institutional Relations Officer at the Elizka Relief Foundation, will represent the Ghanaian non-governmental organisation at the International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum. The three-day summit, which convenes senior business leaders, policymakers, and trade officials, will take place across various venues in London from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 November 2026.
Based at the USTED Campus in the Ashanti Region, the Elizka Relief Foundation focuses on capacity building and human empowerment across West Africa and beyond. The organisation bridges geographical and sectoral boundaries by embedding research-driven field interventions into localised policy frameworks. This methodology is designed to expand the socio-economic and environmental self-determination of vulnerable demographics, ensuring they are not overlooked in broader economic planning.
The foundation’s participation in the London forum highlights the critical intersection between international trade policy and grassroots civil society. Holding Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2015, alongside accreditations with bodies such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the foundation provides ground-level insights into how global economic frameworks impact marginalised populations. Its involvement with the World Health Organization CSOs Commission and the Global Network of Civil Society Organizations for Disaster Reduction further underscores its comprehensive mandate.
At the forum, Ms Addo will contribute to dialogues surrounding sustainable trade practices and inclusive economic development. The Elizka Relief Foundation aims to demonstrate how international trade and economic cooperation can be leveraged to deliver tangible community-level impacts, ensuring that the development of global supply chains aligns with environmental sustainability and disaster reduction objectives.
“International trade policies often operate at a macro level, yet their most profound impacts are felt within vulnerable communities,” said Faustina Junior Addo. “By participating in this global forum, the Elizka Relief Foundation seeks to ensure that capacity building and human empowerment remain central to discussions on market access and supply chain resilience.”
“Our extensive engagement with international frameworks, from climate conventions to economic councils, demonstrates that sustainable economic growth requires localised policy integration. We are attending the summit to advocate for trade practices that expand self-determination for marginalised demographics, ensuring that international commerce supports rather than hinders community resilience.”
The London programme will bring together delegates from across the public and private sectors to address barriers to international trade and foreign direct investment. For the Elizka Relief Foundation, the event presents a strategic opportunity to connect with international policymakers and trade bodies, advancing its mission to construct strategic pathways for collaboration across distinct global sectors while maintaining a steadfast focus on humanitarian outcomes.
About Elizka Relief Foundation
Elizka Relief Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in Kumasi, Ghana, dedicated to capacity building and human empowerment. The organisation integrates research-driven field interventions into localised policy frameworks to expand the socio-economic and environmental self-determination of vulnerable populations. It holds Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC and maintains observer or accredited status with numerous international bodies, including UNEP, UNFCCC, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and the Global Environment Facility.
About the International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum
The International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum is a premier international summit taking place across various venues in London from 26 to 28 November 2026. The three-day event gathers senior corporate executives, policymakers, and government trade officials to address global market access, supply chain resilience, and export growth. It is convened by the International Trade Council in partnership with the International Centre for Trade Transparency & Monitoring.
About the International Trade Council
Established in 1956, the International Trade Council is an independent, non-lobbying peak-body chamber of commerce with a global network spanning more than 179 countries and encompassing over 28,000 members. The Council supports foreign direct investment and works to reduce international trade barriers through knowledge sharing, advocacy, and collaboration. Its membership includes trade ministries, chambers of commerce, diplomatic missions, and export promotion agencies, all working towards sustainable economic growth and inclusive trade. Furthermore, the Council provides certification and education via the ITC Academy whilst conducting extensive market and trade research.
About the International Centre for Trade Transparency and Monitoring
The International Centre for Trade Transparency Limited, operating as the International Centre for Trade Transparency and Monitoring (ICTTM), is a commercial entity that was spun off from the International Trade Council. Founded in November 2022 and registered in the United Kingdom, the company maintains offices in both the United Kingdom and the Philippines to advance transparency in global commerce. The ICTTM is the developer of ADAMftd (Advanced Data Analytics and Modeling for Foreign Trade Data), an artificial-intelligence platform that processes billions of historical and real-time data points to help organisations model supply chains, assess counterparty risk, research trade rules, and forecast market trends.
Media Contact
Executive name: Faustina Junior Addo. Job title: Institutional Relations Officer. Company: Elizka Relief Foundation. Email: enquiries@elizkafoundation.org. Website: https://elizkafoundation.org.
