The Master's programme in Diakonie Management has created an international network of graduates, some of whom now hold leading positions in shaping the diaconal mission of their churches, are active in teaching or have completed a further course of study or doctorate. Every year, the nearly 40 alumni from Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Hong Kong, China, South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Ghana and Cameroon meet. In 2018, the annual meeting sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. The network serves the collegial counselling, the continuous exchange of local development and challenges, the support of the diaconal work of UEM and the continuous further education. The VEM supports the network in an advisory and administrative capacity as well as in the organisation of the annual alumni meetings.