Articles

A Meeting and a Dinner For Our Members

Two of WBFN's annual events are a must for any member to attend- a meeting and a dinner

Different but Essentially the Same

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

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.

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 

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. 

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.

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.

Relocating, Rebuilding or Reinventing?

When we moved to DC two years ago, another journey began for me—a personal one, Luciana Corrêa

Mimi Relocates to Washington

We have created Mimi, a fictional spouse from a French-speaking country in Africa, whose relocation story we will follow online as she negotiates the many challenges of any real spouse/partner. We join Mimi before she leaves for Washington DC.