Special Announcement

 

Highlights

Where Shall We Go Next? (AKA the conversation)

Where Shall we go next
Date: January 01, 2020
I loved my job but I had to leave to follow my spouse; I underestimated the cost in every sense of moving with him/her; I am tired of having to stop and start with every relocation; or, We discussed it but I didn’t think she would get the job. Does this sound familiar...

Working In an American Company

Lorenzo Alia
Date: January 01, 2020
My life experience in the United States would not have been complete if I had not found a job in an American company. Why? Because it’s an excellent way to understand American society better...

What Are the Basics of Domestic Abuse and...

What Are the Basics of Domestic Abuse and Prevention?
Date: October 01, 2019
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the United States. This is a time to reflect on education and prevention within our communities.

Recently arrived in DC? Here is a quick look at...

Check list for a successful relocation WBFN activities
Author : Alex Alba
Date: September 01, 2019
Recently arrived in DC? Here’s what’s happening at the WBFN to help you start your life here.

Launching the Disabilities Program for the WBG...

Disability Program
Author : Alex Alba
Date: June 01, 2019
Do you have a family member with a disability? The WBFN launched the Disabilities Program in May. Find out how the launch went, and what our team is working on.

Ghadir—Regional Champion at the WBFN

Ghadir
Author : Alex Alba
Date: April 01, 2019
Ghadir is one of four regional champions at the WBFN. A native of Sudan, she currently lives in New Delhi, where her husband is a staff member at the WBG’s country office. 

WBFN Disabilities Program Frequently Asked...

WBFN Disabilities Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Author : Alex Alba
Date: February 15, 2019
The program is a way to gather and share information and resources with WBG families of children and/or parents with disabilities, in HQ and country office (CO) locations.

Autistic or Not, He’s My Son

Autistic at first you can'y believe it?
Author : Alex Alba
Date: February 01, 2019
Autistic? At first you can’t believe it.

Different but Essentially the Same

Author : Alex Alba
Date: April 01, 2018
I was in my tenth week of pregnancy when a regular genetic test came back with an unexpected result...