GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Present Photo Exhibit at UN Headquarters in NYC

New York, September 20 – October 1, 2010

From September 20 to October 1, GFDD and FUNGLODE will present a photography exhibit at the United Nations headquarters in New York City . The exhibit New Perspectives: Dominican Republic will showcase aerial images of the country’s history, culture, ecology and contemporary life. The photographs by Anne Casalé, French professional photographer with over 20 years working in the country, capture scenes from the provinces of Samaná, La Altagracia, Santiago Rodríguez, Santo Domingo, Pedernales, Barahona, Monte Cristi, Valverde, Puerto Plata, Santiago, Espaillat, Salcedo, María Trinidad Sánchez, Duarte, Hato Mayor, El Seibo, La Romana, San Pedro de Macorís, Monte Plata, San Cristóbal, San José, Azua, La Vega, San José de Ocoa, Sánchez Ramírez, Peravia, Monseñor Nouel, Independencia, Bahoruco, Elías Piña and Dajabón.

Through the exhibit, GFDD and FUNGLODE seek to disseminate information about the Dominican Republic and promote appreciation and respect for its cultural and ecological heritage. The images are from the publication New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE.

The exhibit will be located on the first floor of the North Lawn Building . For more information about the event, please contact Margaret at: margaret@globalfoundationdd.org.

Additional information: www.newperspectivesdominicanrepublic.com 

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Global Foundation for Democracy and Development will Host 1st Annual Golf Tournament in New York

New York, September 22, 2010

On September 22, 2010, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will host its 1st Annual Golf Tournament on the picturesque grounds of Saint Andrew’s Golf Club, America’s oldest golf club (1888), located in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. The benefit will help support the numerous projects and programs realized by the Foundation, which seek to foster social, economic and democratic development in the Dominican Republic.

The GFDD Golf Tournament will provide opportunities to network with high-ranking officials, business executives, industry leaders and celebrities. Major League Baseball Legend, Juan Marichal, will be amongst the esteemed celebrities attending. Registered guests will compete with internationally ranked golfers on the lush greens of the historic Saint Andrew’s Golf Club. Golfers will play on a challenging par-71 golf course, redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1983.

Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Saint Andrew’s Golf Club
10 Old Jackson Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York 10706

10:00 am – 12:30 pm: Registration and Brunch, Driving Range, Putting Green

12:30 pm: Shotgun Start

5:30 pm: Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres

6:30 pm: Awards Banquet

To register, please visit: www.gfddgolf.org

For additional information, please contact one of our event coordinators:

Yvette Marichal
T: 809 867 8098
y.marichal@funglode.org

Janny Sánchez
T: 809 685 9966, ext. 2444
gfddgolf@globalfoundationdd.org

Kenia Hernández
T: 212 751 5000
kenia@globalfoundationdd.org

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