
IWA EXCHANGE
OUR LEADERSHIP
Board Members

Abeni Balogun
Chairperson
Abeni has dedicated two decades to sustainable development across West Africa, focusing on artisan advocacy and fair trade commerce.

Dr. Kofi Owusu
Operations Advisor
Dr. Kofi specializes in supply chain ethics and logistics for small-scale manufacturers, ensuring artisan products reach US markets efficiently.

Elena Rodriguez
Legal Counsel
Elena provides expert guidance on international labor laws and intellectual property rights for independent artists.
Our Partners




Supporting sustainable trade practices across West Africa through specialized logistics support.
Partnering to preserve traditional weaving techniques and ensure fair compensation for textile artists.
Providing essential legal vetting for artisan contracts to protect labor rights and fair trade.
Collaborating on transparency standards to certify omluabi principles in digital marketplaces.
Partner with us
Join our mission to empower artisans
We are always looking for organizations and individuals who share our commitment to ethical trade and the Yorùbá principle of Omoluabi. Let's work together to create more equitable opportunities for skilled creators.
