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Mosaic was the printed version of WBFN monthly pubication sent to all members; it was discontinued in 2014. Should you be interested pdf versions are made available to our members in our Mosaic Archives.

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.

The Beginning of a New Journey - Sadaf Khalid

The Beginning of a New Journey
Date: August 15, 2024
I am Sadaf Khalid. I am currently enjoying my life as a home maker, along with globe-trotting, meeting new people and sharing different experiences...

Navigating Global Transitions

Navigating Global Transitions
Date: July 15, 2024
Back in May, our members attended highly informative and beneficial sessions where they met with experts and learnt about the diverse range of relocation support and services provided by the World Bank Group to staff and their families.

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...  

Embracing Bilingualism: Practical Strategies and...

Embracing Bilingualism: Practical Strategies and the Enduring Value of Raising Multilingual
Date: May 15, 2024
“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” Charlemagne 742 - 814  "Never give up" - goes the famous saying. Easier said than done when it comes to raising bilingual children.

Strategic Accomplishments—Better Braver Forward...

STRATEGIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS   Better .. Braver ..  Forward ..  Together!
Date: April 15, 2024
STRATEGIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS Better..  Braver .. Forward .. Together!

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.