July 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development

Monthly Archives: July 2008

GMAI Presents Conference on the Development of Educational Programming
The Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), organized the conference, “Educational and Cultural Programming, the Case of Brazil…

GMAI Offers Course on Cinematographic Appreciation and Audience Formation
The Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, presented the course, Cinematograhic Appreciation and Audience Formation, July 21-26, 2008, at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

InteRDom Presents Second Seminar on Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic
On Monday, July 28, 2008, the InteRDom Program, in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), concluded its summer seminar series with the second seminar, “Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic.”

GMAI Presents Conference on Educational and Cultural Television
Today, July 28, 2008, the Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will present the conference, “Educational and Cultural Television, the Case of Brazil: Concepts, Laws, Development and Future.”

InteRDom Presents Seminar: Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic
On Monday, July 21, 2008, InteRDom began its summer seminar series with the forum, “Aspects Relative to Haitian Immigration in the Dominican Republic.” Natanael Concepción opened the night by introducing the presenters to a crowd representing over nine organizations and ten countries.

GFDD, FUNGLODE and VEC Announce VEC 2010 in Santo Domingo and Organize Forum on Water and Environment
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and Virtual Educa Caribbean (VEC) participated in Virtual Educa 2008, July 14-18, in Zaragoza, Spain. Virtual Educa, an initiative affiliated with the Cumbre Iberoamericana de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno (Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government)…

GFDD and FUNGLODE Participate in Partners Against Poverty Meeting Organized by PPAF
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) participated in the meeting, “Partners Against Poverty – Awareness, Agreements and Action,” organized by the Public-Private Alliance Foundation (PPAF), on July 16, 2008, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

InteRDom Organizes Weekend Excursion to Las Galeras
During the previous weekend, the InteRDom Program organized a trip to the Samaná Penninsula for an overnight stay in Las Galeras, renown worldwide for its exquisite virgin landscapes. Travelling along the newly constructed Samaná highway, the group had the opportunity to view a cross section of the nation’s countryside. Upon arriving at the hotel Villa Serena, students swam, explored the beach, rode bikes along trails that paralleled the coastline and relaxed while enjoying the
scenic grounds of the hotel.

InteRDom Offers Seminar on Haitian Immigrants in the Dominican Republic
The internship program, InteRDom, in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation, will present as part of their 2008 Summer Academic Program, “Haitian Immigrants in the Dominican Republic.” The event will take place July 21st and 28th, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, on the second floor of FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.

Hundreds of People Visit the Virtual Educa Caribe Stand at Virtual Educa 2008 in Spain
As part of their participation in Virtual Educa 2008, taking place July 14-18 in Zaragoza, Spain, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and Virtual Educa Caribe (VEC) have erected a stand to announce and promote Virtual Educa 2010 in the Dominican Republic. The stand has already received the attention of hundreds of visitors.