LONDON, United Kingdom — William Marfo, International Relations Manager at Elizka Relief Foundation, will represent the Ghanaian non-governmental organisation at the upcoming International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum. Convening across various venues in London from 26 to 28 November 2026, the three-day programme brings together senior business leaders, policymakers, and trade officials to address international trade, market access, supply chain resilience, and sustainable economic growth.
Based at the USTED Campus in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Elizka Relief Foundation operates as a prominent non-governmental organisation dedicated to capacity building and human empowerment. The organisation constructs strategic pathways for collaboration across sectoral and geographical boundaries, embedding research-driven field interventions into localised policy frameworks. Through these initiatives, the foundation seeks to expand the socio-economic and environmental self-determination of vulnerable demographics.
The foundation’s participation in the London forum underscores the critical intersection between international commerce and community-level development. Since 2015, Elizka Relief Foundation has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC). It also maintains accredited Observer status and formal relationships with numerous major international bodies, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). These credentials enable the organisation to bridge local Ghanaian community interventions with global policy processes.
As International Relations Manager, Marfo manages the foundation’s engagement with international stakeholders and policy frameworks. His presence at the forum will highlight how international trade policies directly affect vulnerable populations and sustainable development objectives. By participating in discussions on supply chain resilience and export growth, Elizka Relief Foundation aims to ensure that the social dimensions of international trade remain a central consideration for global economic leaders.
“International trade and economic policies do not operate in a vacuum; they have profound impacts on the socio-economic realities of vulnerable communities at the local level,” said William Marfo.
“By engaging with global business leaders and policymakers in London, our objective is to advocate for trade frameworks that prioritise inclusive economic development. It is essential that strategies for market access and supply chain resilience also incorporate human empowerment, ensuring that the dividends of global commerce reach those who are most often marginalised.”
During the three-day programme, Marfo will participate in dialogues concerning the alignment of commercial expansion with humanitarian and environmental goals. The foundation anticipates that these interactions will foster new collaborative pathways, allowing research-driven community insights to inform broader international trade policies and corporate sustainability initiatives.
About Elizka Relief Foundation
Elizka Relief Foundation is a non-governmental organisation based in Ghana, focused on capacity building, community development, and human empowerment. By integrating research-driven field interventions into local policy frameworks, the foundation works to improve the socio-economic and environmental conditions of vulnerable populations. The organisation holds Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC and maintains formal relationships with multiple United Nations agencies and international environmental bodies.
About the International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum
The International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum is an annual three-day summit held across various venues in London. The event gathers senior business executives, policymakers, and trade officials to discuss strategies for advancing international trade, enhancing supply chain resilience, and fostering sustainable export growth.
About the International Trade Council
Founded in 1956, the International Trade Council operates as an independent, neutral, and non-lobbying peak-body chamber of commerce. The Council supports a global network spanning more than 179 countries and comprising over 28,000 members, which include government ministries, diplomatic missions, businesses, chambers of commerce, and export promotion agencies. Through initiatives such as the ITC Academy and comprehensive market research, the Council seeks to reduce trade barriers, stimulate foreign direct investment, and promote ethical, inclusive, and transparent international commerce.
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 spin-off of the International Trade Council. Registered in the United Kingdom following its establishment in November 2022, the company maintains offices in both the United Kingdom and the Philippines to advance transparency in global commerce. ICTTM develops ADAMftd, an artificial-intelligence trade intelligence platform that processes billions of historical and real-time data points to help organisations model supply chains, evaluate counterparty risk, and forecast market trends.
Media Contact
William Marfo is the International Relations Manager. He represents the Elizka Relief Foundation. Inquiries may be directed via email to william.marfo@elizkafoundation.org. The organisation’s official website is https://elizkafoundation.org.
