April 2007 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development

Monthly Archives: April 2007

DPI/ NGO Briefing
GFDD/FUNGLODE attended the United Nations’ briefing: “Encouraging Creativity.” The briefing was held April 26, 2007, at the Dag Hammarskjold Library Auditorium, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

Responding to the Climate Crisis: Asking the Right Questions
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) participated in the World Information Transfer, Inc.’s 16th International Conference: “Responding to the Climate Crisis: Asking the Right Questions” organized by World Information Transfer, Inc. (WIT), in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Croatia, the Government of Ukraine, the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, the UNDP, the UNEP, and UNICEF.

The Dominican Association of the United Nations Inaugurates the D.R. Model United Nations in N.Y.
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development/ Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo in collaboration with Sosúa Marine Park and Counterpart International are organizing the first workshop on: “Participative Processes for the Effective Management of the Sosúa Marine Park.”

Seventh Introductory Computer Course
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development/ Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo, in collaboration with the NGO Alliance and the Technological Institute of the Americas, are offering a new course on introductory computer usage to non-governmental organizations.

First Workshop on Participative Processes for the Effective Management of the Sosúa Marine Park
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development/ Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo in collaboration with Sosúa Marine Park and Counterpart International are organizing the first workshop on: “Participative Processes for the Effective Management of the Sosúa Marine Park.”

The Fifth Annual Conference of the Dominican Republic Model UN in NYC
For the fifth year, the Dominican Republic Association of the United Nations is offering Dominican nationals, and members of the Diaspora in the United States, the opportunity to partake in the United Nations System by means of the Dominican Model United Nations in New York (NYDRMUN 2007).

DRGFF Website Nominated for “Oscars of the Internet”
The DR Global Film Festival (DRGFF) has been nominated for The 11th Annual Webby Award and The 11th Annual Webby People’s Voice Award, in the category of Events and Live Broadcasts. DRGFF represents one of five nominees in the category. Over 8,000 entries were considered for nominations in over 100 categories.

Natasha Despotovic Joins the Board of Counterpart International
After a unanimous vote, Natasha Despotovic, Executive Director of GFDD, was elected to the Counterpart International Board.