World Crafts Council
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The World Crafts Council (WCC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that was founded in 1964 to promote fellowship, foster economic development through income generating craft related activities, organize exchange programs, workshops, conferences, seminars, and exhibitions—and in general, to offer encouragement, help, and advice to the craftspersons of the world. The WCC is organised into five regions: Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America. The organization is affiliated to UNESCO
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The WCC was another creation of Aileen Osborn Webb, who had already founded the American Craft Council
in 1943. The WCC meets once a year and the 2011 meeting was held in Dublin, Ireland.
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
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The WCC was another creation of Aileen Osborn Webb, who had already founded the American Craft Council
American Craft Council
The American Craft Council , was founded in 1943 as a national, nonprofit, educational organization to support and foster interest in the crafts in America. The council sponsers national craft shows, publishes American Craft magazine, and has an extensive awards program...
in 1943. The WCC meets once a year and the 2011 meeting was held in Dublin, Ireland.