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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.
Really Understanding Cultural Differances
Author : Alex Alba
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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
Author : Alex Alba
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If relocation is part of your story, then Families in Global Transition (FIGT) is an organization you will want to know about.
Different but Essentially the Same
Author : Alex Alba
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I was in my tenth week of pregnancy when a regular genetic test came back with an unexpected result...
Worldwide Champions-Why You Want to Be One
Author : Alex Alba
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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?
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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?
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When we moved to DC two years ago, another journey began for me—a personal one, Luciana Corrêa
Mimi Relocates to Washington
Author : Alex Alba
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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.
After the Move: how to confront the blues
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The boxes are unpacked, the house is functional, your partner has started her/his new job, and you have…nothing to do. Loneliness is prowling. The city is unfamiliar, and you don’t feel you belong here. Binge-watching TV shows suddenly seems like a comfortable life plan.
The Concern of Two Members for Yemen (Updated…
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“The ongoing conflict in Yemen has caused a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. As of March 2017, an estimated 17 million Yemenis (about 60 percent of the total population) are estimated food insecure and a further 7 million severely food insecure.”