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Families in Global Transition

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Families in Global Transition (FIGT) is a welcoming forum for globally mobile individuals, families, and those working with them since 1997.

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Julie and Hal Moore, a U.S. Army couple, moved 28 times in 32 years. They recently became the first couple to have a military base named after them. Learn more in this #FIGTReads from the New York Times: nytimes.com/2023/05/14/us/…

Julie and Hal Moore, a U.S. Army couple, moved 28 times in 32 years. They recently became the first couple to have a military base named after them. 

Learn more in this #FIGTReads from the New York Times: nytimes.com/2023/05/14/us/…
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"When I was younger, as a serial immigrant, I used to spend a lot of energy on explanations. At FIGT, it’s not just so much I realized that wasn’t necessary, it’s that the process of even bothering to explain became unnecessary." ― FIGT Scholarship Director Adam Geller

"When I was younger, as a serial immigrant, I used to spend a lot of energy on explanations. At FIGT, it’s not just so much I realized that wasn’t necessary, it’s that the process of even bothering to explain became unnecessary." 

― FIGT Scholarship Director Adam Geller
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4 Strategies for Expats Managing a Health Condition Abroad: 1. Be Proactive 2. Practice Mindfulness 3. Cultivate Fun 4. Connect (and Accept Support) Read the full post from Carolyn Parse Rizzo, a certified child life specialist and life coach here: figt.org/blog/7215006

4 Strategies for Expats Managing a Health Condition Abroad:

1. Be Proactive
2. Practice Mindfulness
3. Cultivate Fun
4. Connect (and Accept Support)

Read the full post from Carolyn Parse Rizzo, a certified child life specialist and life coach here: figt.org/blog/7215006
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Wishing all of the FIGT dads a very Happy Father's Day! #FamiliesInGlobalTransition #FIGT #FIGTCommunity #RefugeeStories #HappyFathersDay #FathersDay2023

Wishing all of the FIGT dads a very Happy Father's Day! 

#FamiliesInGlobalTransition #FIGT #FIGTCommunity #RefugeeStories #HappyFathersDay #FathersDay2023
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Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023 Time: 8 am New York / 2 pm Cape Town / 1 pm London / 7 pm Bangkok / 10 pm Sydney An opportunity to hear our President, Hannele Secchia's review of the year. FIGT Board members will also be sharing reflections on 2023 as well as plans for 2024.

Date: Sunday, September 10, 2023
Time: 8 am New York / 2 pm Cape Town / 1 pm London / 7 pm Bangkok / 10 pm Sydney

An opportunity to hear our President, Hannele Secchia's review of the year. FIGT Board members will also be sharing reflections on 2023 as well as plans for 2024.
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Did you know that HALF of the people on our planet are 30 or younger, and this is expected to reach 57% by the end of 2030. We wholeheartedly support this years theme for International Youth day : Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.

Did you know that HALF of the people on our planet are 30 or younger, and this is expected to reach 57% by the end of 2030.  We wholeheartedly support this years theme for International Youth day : Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.
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If you are running a small business and wondering how ChatGPT can help, join us this Friday 12 noon on Zoom Meet with guest speaker Tanya Crossman. Tanya is well known in FIGT for her knowledge of new technology. Register now :Email: [email protected] for the zoom link

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#nomatterwhat is the feature as today marks the 20th Anniversary of World Humanitarian Day. A day to consider and pay respect to those who often face danger in order to protect and help other humans in need.

#nomatterwhat is the feature as today marks the 20th Anniversary of World Humanitarian Day. A day to consider and pay respect to those who often face danger in order to protect and help other humans in need.
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Spotlight on Volunteer Arlette Chatlein I am an expat partner coach who specializes in helping people create and maintain authentic relationships before, during and after their transitions.

Spotlight on Volunteer Arlette Chatlein   I am an expat partner coach who specializes in helping people create and maintain authentic relationships before, during and after their transitions.
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International Day of Charity is celebrated on the 5th September. The date chosen is in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa. Who epitomized the act of charity.

International Day of Charity is celebrated on the 5th  September. The date chosen is in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa.  Who epitomized the act of charity.
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Our members INSPIRE, SUPPORT and NETWORK in the FIGT Small Business Support Group. If you run a business are interested in joining these wonderful humans across the globe, email [email protected]

Our members INSPIRE, SUPPORT and NETWORK in the FIGT Small Business Support Group.  If you run a business are interested in joining these wonderful humans across the globe, email arlette.chatlein@figt.org
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Still buzzing after all the excitement of our AGM! Thank you to everyone who joined us from around the globe. #FIGT #familiesinglobaltransition #expat #TCK

Still buzzing after all the excitement of our AGM! Thank you to everyone who joined us from around the globe.  #FIGT  #familiesinglobaltransition #expat #TCK
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A longer life brings with it opportunities, not only for older people and their families, but also for societies as a whole. Th extent of these opportunities depends heavily on one factor: health. We wish you all, good health as we recognise the "Day of the Older Person"

A longer life brings with it opportunities, not only for older people and their families, but also for societies as a whole.  Th extent of these opportunities depends heavily on one factor: health.  We wish you all, good health as we recognise the  "Day of the Older Person"
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Weekends are usually a good time to put pen to paper. Have you applied to present at the 2024 #FIGT Forum? Don't miss your opportunity, applications close on 31 October. figt.org/Apply_to_prese…

Weekends are usually a good time to put  pen to paper. Have you applied to present at the 2024 #FIGT Forum?  Don't miss your opportunity, applications close on 31 October.

figt.org/Apply_to_prese…