On 20 May 2019, the WMU Board of Governors adopted an alumni engagement strategy intended to strengthen the two-way relationship between the University and its global network of graduates from 171 countries. Graduates from 40 countries have committed to starting alumni associations in their home countries. See below for the countries with established associations.

NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS
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1.     Antigua and Barbuda

2.  Bahamas

3.  Bahrain

4.  Bangladesh

5.  Burundi

6.  Cameroon

7.  Cayman Islands

8.  Chile

9.  Colombia

10.  Costa Rica

11.  Dominican Republic

12.  Ecuador

13.  El Salvador

14.  Estonia

15.  Fiji

16.  Gabon

17.  Georgia

18.  Ghana

19.  Greece

20.  Guinea Conakry

21.  India

22.  Indonesia

23.  Japan

24.  Kenya

25.  Liberia

26.  Lithuania

27.  Maldives

28.  Mexico

29.  Myanmar

30.  Namibia

31.  Nigeria

32.  Philippines

33.  Republic of Korea

34.  Senegal 

36.  Sweden

37.  Tanzania

38.  Timor-Leste

39.  Turkey

40.  Vietnam

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REGIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS

WMU has also supported the formation of several Regional Alumni Associations through the Alumni Office. These associations consist of former WMU graduates residing in specific geographic regions. The importance of Regional Alumni Associations lies in their ability to foster networking and professional growth, organize regional events, and strengthen social connections and mutual support among alumni. List of existing regional alumni associations include:

  1. All African Regional Associations
  2. Latín American alumni Association (LATAMA) 
  3. Pacific Alumni Association
  4. Arabic Alumni Association
  5. WMU Military Personnel Association
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‍SPONSORS ALUMNI NETWORK

‍With the valuable support of our sponsors, WMU has developed a thriving Sponsors Alumni Network. This network is composed of individuals who were funded or supported by a specific sponsor, donor, or organization during their studies at WMU. Upon graduation, these individuals join a wider community of former beneficiaries, often with continued links to their original sponsors. Belonging to a Sponsors Alumni Network offers numerous benefits, including sustained connections with sponsors, expanded networking opportunities, personal and professional development, and a strong sense of pride and belonging. List of existing sponsors alumni association include:
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  1. Friends of WMU-Sasakawa 
  2. Australian Maritime Safety Authority 
  3. ITF Seafarers' Trust Alumni Association
  4. Sweden-VietNam Friendship Association
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‍CONCLUSION

‍The establishment of an alumni association is a voluntary effort led by WMU graduates and presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships and professional ties within your local community and the WMU network. Is your country not yet represented on the list of WMU Alumni Associations and you are interested in helping to establish one in your home country? The WMU Alumni Office is here to support you with guidance and best practices drawn from successful WMU Alumni Associations around the world. For inquiries or assistance, please contact us at: 📧 alumni@wmu.se / cmw@wmu.se

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