Highlights

Different but Essentially the Same

I was in my tenth week of pregnancy when a regular genetic test came back with an unexpected result...

From the President's Desk -- April 2018

WBFN Presidents' message

Families in Global Transition: A Resource for Us

If relocation is part of your story, then Families in Global Transition (FIGT) is an organization you will want to know about. 

Really Understanding Cultural Differances

When we are exposed to different cultures, we develop cross-cultural understanding. We learn to appreciate that differences in the way we behave 

Give Your Family a Head-start

Whether you are planning your move, have just arrived or have been in the US for years, it is never too late to give your family an opportunity of discovering the WBFN or getting a head-start.

Worldwide Champions-Why You Want to Be One

Champions are part of the WBFN’s Worldwide Team. We form a network around the globe to help families learn about their new relocation.

It’s Movie Time! -- Join us to talk with the...

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) will welcome home to the World Bank community family, one of its grantees, filmmaker, Afia Nathaniel. 

Struggling with Healthcare?

A major challenge on relocation to the US is healthcare. The WBG’s Aetna health insurance for staff and dependents is negotiated specifically for our institution.

From the Presidents' desk—March 2018

WBFN Presidents' message