Highlights

Our Country Office Visits—Travels in Lockdown

Our journey of Thursday Travels is a unique experience and the mine of information that no travel guide can unveil! 

Musings on…. life is a roller coaster (more than...

Probably never, have we looked so much into the future and change like we have this year. The crowned microscopic virus has had macro global consequences and turned our lives upside down...

An Odyssey of 30,000 books

In a little-known corner of the World Bank’s J Building Basement 3, a volunteer team enthusiastically carries out its mission...

Compassion in the Time of Corona

It is without a doubt that the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic of 2020 brought the entire world to its knees. For once, the entire world had a shared enemy and a common denominator. 

Chasing the opportunities of staying at home...

We are all going through a very strange time due to the COVID 19 pandemic. I am sure that each of us will close this chapter of our lives with unique stories.....

The Impact of COVID on Domestic Abuse

COVID-19 has caused major social and economic devastation, disconnected many from community resources and support systems, and created widespread uncertainty and panic. 

Never too Late to Learn

COVID is both a crisis and opportunity for us. I have always admired Margaret Thatcher, the first woman Prime Minster of Great Britain. To me as a young girl, she was the epitome of an effective speaker capable of influencing lives and initiating positive change.....

The Joy of Learning

When Covid struck, I found myself like many others, under a lot of pressure. Apart from the usual worries, I was also concerned about the long quarantine period and more importantly, the worry about how would I grow personally, during this period.

in memoriam: Elaine Wolfensohn

in memoriam: Elaine Wolfensohn - Our deepest sympathy and condolences to her family.