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.
Musings on…. life is a roller coaster (more than…
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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...
Compassion in the Time of Corona
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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.
An Odyssey of 30,000 books
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In a little-known corner of the World Bank’s J Building Basement 3, a volunteer team enthusiastically carries out its mission...
WBFN and MMEG -- A Wonderful Partnership!
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Starting on November 11, World Bank Group Family Network (WBgFN) members will once again have an opportunity to support the annual Arts & Crafts Fair which funds a large proportion of the education grants provided every year by Margaret McNamara Education Grants...
Chasing the opportunities of staying at home…
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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
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COVID-19 has caused major social and economic devastation, disconnected many from community resources and support systems, and created widespread uncertainty and panic.
Parenting Now—Resources for WBG Families
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WBG Parenting Now is an online interactive One-stop Shop for WBG parents around the world, who are looking for resources and to exchange information.....
Never too Late to Learn
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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.....