Special Announcement
- In observance of Presidents' Day, a U.S. federal holiday, the WBFN DC office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. Enjoy the long weekend.
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Highlights
Battampore Love Without Borders
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I had one of the best experiences in my life, I embarked for Cambodia with several Latin friends, with the aim of knowing the different projects that Battampore NGO has created in Battambang.
Climate change-induced sexual and gender-based…
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The World Bank Group Family Network is very proactive when it comes to supporting victims affected by gender-based violence and as a community that is made up of individuals coming from many countries....
Impact of High Mobility on Our Children
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Once we make the decision to have a globally mobile career, the lives of our children are inevitably changed...They become third culture kids.
WBFN: Born at a Funeral-WBGFN Archives
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Who knew that the WBFN was born as a result of a lonely funeral back in the late 1960s?
Transitions-Care Tips for Parents Preparing to…
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If you are preparing to move to another posting for the World Bank with your family, you may want to reflect on what it means to be the Leaver and how your departure can impact those you leaving behind.
Dual Career Challenge—Members' Stories
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We asked two spouses, Isabel and Dustin to share their stories of how they have managed the dual career challenge as they relocate with their staff spouses to the various World Bank Country Offices.
WBGFN - Welcoming at HQ (Washington DC)
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Over the past two years, the WBG Family Network has welcomed 162 new members to the Washington DC area. Unlike the pre-COVID era, many of them were not even in the United States...
Shakespeare, Molière & WBGFN
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Let’s go back to where the story began. With the rapid expansion of the World Bank in the late 60’s, also came about poignant stories of bank families facing difficult resettlements.
Whose Career – Yours, Mine or Ours?
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Whose career – yours, mine or ours? is a fundamental question that every dual career couple needs to answer.