Cultural Exchange & Diplomacy
Platforms that connect regions through artistic collaboration, public engagement, and shared heritage.
ECECA Global Outreach connects continents and communities through programmes that are culturally grounded, internationally relevant, and built for sustained impact.
ECECA Global Outreach is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in New York City, with active branches in Barbados and Senegal, West Africa. Operating across three continents, ECECA serves as a dynamic platform for cultural diplomacy, creative exchange, and diasporic connection.
For decades, educational and cultural exchange initiatives between Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States have played a vital role in bridging historical and cultural divides. ECECA builds on this legacy by creating meaningful, forward-thinking programmes that reconnect communities across the African Diaspora.
Founder & Executive Director
Nyzinga Onifa is a cultural practitioner and visionary leader advancing meaningful exchange between Africa, the Caribbean, and the global diaspora through strategic cultural, economic, and artistic initiatives.
ECECA Global Outreach is the realisation of her long-held vision. During her years living in Africa, she identified a critical gap — the absence of structured, reciprocal exchange between the Caribbean and the African continent. In response, she founded ECECA as a living bridge connecting regions bound by shared history, cultural memory, and untapped potential.
Through ECECA, Nyzinga creates pathways for artists, youth, entrepreneurs, and communities to access opportunity, visibility, and international collaboration. Her work spans New York, Senegal, and the Caribbean, operating at the intersection of arts, culture, business, and education.
Today, ECECA stands as a bold platform — mobilising partnerships, catalysing creative collaboration, and advancing sustainable development through cultural and economic exchange.
Board Member
Senegalese Painter
Mr Mbaye is a celebrated Senegalese painter and cultural leader whose work captures the rhythm and spirit of African artistic traditions. Trained under Pierre Lods in the 1970s, he quickly rose to prominence, designing tapestry models, exhibiting in major national salons, and later gaining international recognition.
Renowned for his bold use of colour and geometric symbolism, Mbaye merges tradition with contemporary expression, reinterpreting African cultural memory through a modern lens. As President of Village des Arts in Dakar, he plays a pivotal role in nurturing emerging artists, strengthening Senegal’s creative ecosystem, and expanding the global visibility of African art.
A visionary and advocate for cultural preservation, Mbaye brings both artistic excellence and strategic leadership to the Board, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing African and diasporic arts on the world stage.
Board Member
Financier | Developer | Project Manager
Berthrum Brewster is a seasoned business leader with an extensive network across the Caribbean, Europe, the Americas, and Africa. With deep expertise in finance, investment facilitation, and project development, he brings a strategic, results-driven approach to value creation.
Certified in financial, insurance, retirement, and estate planning, he delivers tailored solutions aligned with complex client and institutional needs. His experience spans business development, economic analysis, change management, and innovative financing models.
Brewster has successfully guided organizations through strategic planning, international trade, government relations, and public-private partnerships. Grounded in a strong understanding of global and regional markets, he supports sustainable growth and high-impact outcomes.
As a Board Member, he leverages his expertise and global connections to strengthen partnerships, unlock investment opportunities, and advance long-term development goals.
Board Director
Finance, Arts & Sports Leadership
David L. Dec. Bowen, JP, is a retired central banker with over 40 years of experience in finance, business, management, and technology. He holds a degree in Economics and Management, along with certifications in law, administration, and facility management.
As Principal Consultant at Procepts Consulting Managers Inc., he advises organizations on strategy, efficiency, and sustainable growth. During his tenure at the Central Bank of Barbados, he led key initiatives in foreign investment management, policy development, and financial technology advancement.
David brings a strong commitment to cultural development, having served as Acting Manager of Frank Collymore Hall, where he implemented marketing strategies that increased revenue and strengthened partnerships. He is also a dedicated mentor to accounting professionals through ACCA and CGA programs.
In sports, he has held leadership roles within the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation and chaired major regional events, including the 2024 CTTF Masters Tournament in Barbados. His contributions have earned national recognition, including awards for Sports Administration and Leadership.
David’s multidisciplinary leadership and proven track record strengthen ECECA’s capacity to deliver impactful, well-managed, and globally relevant cultural initiatives.
Platforms that connect regions through artistic collaboration, public engagement, and shared heritage.
Initiatives that expand access to histories, narratives, and diaspora-centred learning.
Programmes that support growth, visibility, enterprise, and sustainable opportunity.