Articles

Aline Builds a Community after Relocation

How do we connect with people in a new country? What are some of the ways that we can make friends and start to build a community?

WBFN Disabilities Program Frequently Asked...

The program is a way to gather and share information and resources with WBG families of children and/or parents with disabilities, in HQ and country office (CO) locations.

Autistic or Not, He’s My Son

Autistic? At first you can’t believe it.

An Invisible Handicap

Nelly felt there was something wrong with her son, Pierre, by the time he was a toddler. He was very quiet and sedentary. 

A Spouse Reflects on His Job Expectations

Julien is a WBG spouse who recently relocated to Washington DC. In his story he describes how he handled his professional goals before and after relocation...

Career Challenges Facing Today’s WBG Spouses

An Interview with Yvonne Quahe, Career and Program Advisor for the WBFN

Knowledge vs Wisdom

An Introduction to Ashik Rahman, WBFN Communication Program Coordinator. 

Volunteers Talk About the Children’s Holiday Party

Among the numerous and diverse volunteering tasks at the WB Family Network, the Children’s Holiday Party is a unique experience. 

The Effect of Domestic Abuse on Children

Children who are exposed to domestic abuse experience a range of adverse emotional, psychological, neurobiological and behavioral consequences that could affect their development and longer-term wellbeing