Special Announcement
- Office Closure for the Holiday Season - The WBFN physical office will be closed for the Holidays starting from Monday, December 22, 2025. We will work remotely December 22-24. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
We wish you all the joys of the season and happiness throughout the coming year. -
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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.
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...
Give Your Family a Head-start
Author : Alex Alba
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Whether you are planning your move, have just arrived or have been in the US for years, it is never too late to give your family an opportunity of discovering the WBFN or getting a head-start.
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.
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.”