Omenaa Mensah

Philanthropy and international initiatives

Philanthropist, promoter of education and socially engaged art. Founder of Omenaa Foundation and OmenaArt Foundation, vice president of Rafal Brzoska Foundation. She is the originator and organizer of TOP CHARITY - the largest philanthropic event in Europe, which was named the Best Auction in Europe in 2024. Through this initiative, she brought the world's most influential leaders to Poland, introducing them to the innovative model of philanthropy that has emerged in Europe. She invited Barack Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, Will Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, Richard Branson, Rafael Nadal and Andrea Boccelli, among others.

Her charitable activities and involvement in relief efforts around the world are helping to solidify Poland's position on the global map of philanthropy and create a new narrative of giving among the world's largest economies. It works with international organizations such as the Obama Foundation, Rafa Nadal Foundation, Andrea Bocelli Foundation, ShoulderUp and Re:wild. Among the initiatives developed under TOP CHARITY are the Art Investment Masterclass and projects combining art, architecture and social activities.

Art and education

As part of Omenaa Foundation's work, she created the Kids Haven School and the Kids Haven Sport & Art Complex for street children in Ghana. She is the first Polish woman on the Africa Acquisitions Committee at Tate Modern and a juror of prestigious international art prizes, including the Kuenyehia Trust and the Yaa Asantewaa Prize. She actively promotes Polish artists internationally, including maltabiennale.art 2024.

Social activities and awards

Together with her husband Rafal Brzoska, she organized the largest private convoy from Poland to Ukraine - 8,000 tons of humanitarian aid. She has been honored with, among others, the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta and the international Kotler Awards Poland, as well as the Order of the Smile, the most important award given by children. Her mission is to bring global change through education, art and community service.