Special Announcement
The Family Network physical office will be closed on Wednesday November 26th for Thanksgiving Holiday. For any inquiries, please contact us via email at Familynetwork@worldbank.org or by phone at 202-473-8751. Our office will resume normal operations on Monday, December 1, 2025
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Articles
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.
The Tuya Tree
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I arrived just before Christmas, which is Brazil’s summer, the end of the school year, and when people generally head from the cities to the beach. Wonderful, I thought—how exciting that the seasons and even vacations were turned on their heads.
Meet Ritu Banga: WBFN's Honorary President…
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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.
Meet Ritu Banga: WBFN's Honorary President…
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Meet Ritu Banga: WBFN's Honorary President (Part 1)
Cartons, kids and chaos – Our moving adventure
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It’s time to move! The words I had been expecting for a while, but yet, was unprepared for. As WBG families, many of us know this feeling all too well.
How Can I Love the Nomadic Life?
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A friend of mine once told me I was addicted to change. And while I do like some stability in my life, it is true that I get lost in the excitement of a new beginning...
What is Home?
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explore with our community the meaning of HOME...WBGFN members share their unique definitions....
WHAT IS BULLYING?
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It is no secret that being a parent is hard; beautiful, but nonetheless hard. We feel our children’s pain and discomfort as our own and try to protect them from the world around them
Family Network’s Advocacy brings New Benefits…
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The Family Network is happy to share with members some advancements that have resulted from our advocacy role and partnerships with other WBG units.