In Loving Memory of

MB

Michaela Bergman

Within these pages friends, family and colleagues of dearest Michaela express their love and appreciation for a woman who dedicated her life to changing the lives of others.

A darling daughter, sister and auntie who will be missed by the many who knew her, knew of her and who benefitted from her passion and dedication to social development and gender equality

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Maria Amelia Viteri

Although I didn’t get to meet Michaela in person, her commitment to the work we share on SGVB transpired from the first meeting.  I remember her insightful questions, and wonderful energy. May she rest in peace.  …

Samantha Hung

I first met Michaela many years ago as a much younger ADB gender specialist when she visited our Manila HQ representing EBRD for gender events, and she was so friendly and warm. It has been an absolute pleasure to work closely with her again over the past 2+ years as peers in the MDB …

Angela Miller

I will miss Michaela’s energy and passion for life and her committment to promoting awareness of vulnerable people.  I met her more than a decade ago in the MFI working group on Environmental and Social Standards. She always inspired me with her sharp observations and passion for the work we do.  I always looked …

Michael Anderson

I met Michaela only a dozen times, mainly when she was visiting her brother David at the same time.  But every encounter was marked by energy, spirit, and an unquenchable zest for life.   One particular memory was a somewhat raucous brunch involving just the two of us where we exchanged professional news, and lots …

Evelin Lehis-Christolon

Dear Michaela’s family, friends, Please accept my condolences. I still remember the first time I met Michaela in Belgrade, Serbia. We both worked as social development specialists for European banks. Later on we became colleagues at EBRD.  Michaela, you were truly the most dedicated and tireless promoter of social development, a strong voice for …

Ciprian Popovici

Michaela was and will always be a special person to me. Her contagious smile and kind and guiding words will remain with me forever. I have been smiling ever since I met Michaela.  …

Ewan Donaldson

Although I only spoke with her a few times, it was obvious that Michaela was a very special person. Intelligent, compassionate, an open heart that sang to everyone who came into her company. She made you feel calm, and that everyhting would be okay, that everything could be put to right, and for so …

Elena Nikolova and family

Dear Michaela, we are devastated that you are gone so early, and that we will never see you again or hear your infectious laugh. Everywhere we turn, there are gifts from you – the cards from your travels (so that the children learn their capitals!), the stuffed toys, the books, the kite, my favorite …

Jelena and Branko

We stood by each other during happy times and hard times. We will miss you forever dear friend. Love, J&B …