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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...

Meet Ritu Banga: WBFN's Honorary President...

Meet Ritu Banga: WBFN's Honorary President  (Part 3)
Date: December 15, 2023
In the final installment of our three-part series exploring Ritu Banga’s life and aspirations, we ask about her journey since her husband assumed the role of World Bank President.

Meet Ritu Banga: WBFN's Honorary President...

Meet Ritu Banga: WBFN's Honorary President  (Part 2)
Date: November 15, 2023
In Part 2 of our exploration into Ritu’s remarkable journey and insights, she shares her perspective on the significance of family support and community.