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Highlights

The Power of Community

Power of Community
Date: March 15, 2025
Three years ago, my husband, who works at the IFC, and I decided to come back to the DC area after living 7 years in Mexico City. We had lived here before and had friends, so we were excited to come back....

From Spring Chick to Granny, from Volunteer to...

From Spring Chick to Granny, from Volunteer to President, a lifetime with the WBFN
Date: February 15, 2025
My first encounter with members of the World Bank Family Network dates back to the nineties when my husband took his assignment in Washington DC......

MMEG: How You Can Help Transform Lives Through...

MMEG: How You Can Help Transform Lives Through Education
Date: November 15, 2024
Have you seen the colorful market held in November every year at the World Bank’s main complex, where you can buy beautiful items from around the world.....

Fill Your (preventive) Cup First

Fill Your (preventive) Cup First
Date: October 15, 2024
It was 2019 and we were in DC, enjoying a visit from my father-in-law and his wife, when my husband entered the living room and excitedly announced to the family....

One Square at a Time—A Community Mosaic Mural

One Square at a Time—A Community Mosaic Mural
Date: September 15, 2024
Gertrud Mϋller, a longtime WBFN member and volunteer, had an exciting and creative idea for the Family Network – a community mosaic.

We said goodbye, we moved, we settled, and now...

We said goodbye, we moved, we settled, and now what?
Date: June 12, 2024
I love the wind-whirl that comes with relocating. One of my coping mechanisms in my 4 expatriations (so far) has been making a list of the exciting things I want to do on arrival...  

Building Successful Communities (inside &...

BUILDING SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITIES (inside & outside WBFN)
Date: March 15, 2024
Finding your tribe and setting up a strong support system in a new place are key factors of a successful relocation. 

Fostering Inclusivity: A Dialogue on Diversity,...

DEI
Date: February 15, 2024
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) stand as cornerstones of the World Bank’s mission to cultivate a fair and equitable workplace that reflects diverse global communities.

Lessons From The Career Lab

Lessons from the Career Lab
Date: January 15, 2024
Over 65 individuals complete the World Bank Family Network Career Lab sessions each year. These remarkable individuals are the spouses of World Bank employees...