Regions & Groups
To foster close relationships and meaningful exchange, DRAE’s member organisations are connected through regional groupings. Each region is accompanied by a member of the Executive Board who serves as a contact person and companion for the organisations within that area.
In this role, the board member maintains regular communication, shares important information and supports organisations in addressing questions and challenges. They also ensure that invitations to conferences, encounters and regional activities reach all members, encouraging participation and strengthening the sense of belonging within the community.
| Group 1 Finland, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway | |
| Sister Birgit Marciniak | Group 2 Austria, France, Poland, Switzerland, Deutscher Gemeinschafts-Diakonieverband e.V., Kaiserswerther Schwesternschaft |
| Sister Tina Earl | Group 3 Kaiserswerther Verband e.V. |
| Deaconess Mable Sichali | Group 4 Madagasgar, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia |
| Group 5 Cameroon, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda | |
| Deacon Armin Raunigk | Group 6 VEDD e.V. |
| Sister Gunhild Heidke | Group 7 Zehlendorfer Verband für evangelische Diakonie |
This structure creates a reliable framework for dialogue and mutual support. It helps to ensure that diverse voices are heard and that the experiences and concerns of member organisations are brought into the wider regional and global conversations. Through these relationships, DRAE remains a living network shaped by trust, accessibility and shared responsibility.