Monthly Archives: December 2013
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InteRDom to Host University of Rhode Island 2014 Winter Short Programs in January
The InteRDom program is excited to continue strengthening its partnership with the University of Rhode Island this January, by hosting for the fourth consecutive year, two groups of students who will perform service learning activities and explore cultural, political and social elements of Dominican society.
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GFDD’s Eco-Huertos Program Brings Year to-a-close with Creation of 8 New School and Community Gardens
On December 11th, the Eco-Huertos Program, which seeks to support the creation of sustainable gardens in schools and communities throughout the Dominican Republic, successfully concluded a series of induction and garden creation workshops, which culminated in the establishment of 8 new fruit and vegetable garden systems.
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Wishing Our Extended Family of Friends and Supporters Glad Tidings for a Glorious Holiday Season Filled with Peace, Love, Joy and Prosperity
On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted its first Holiday Cocktail Party at the new office headquarters, centrally located in downtown, Washington, DC. The staff of GFDD was honored to have more than 60 guests, including prominent and distinguished members from international organizations, the diplomatic corp, and collaborators.
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A certificate of participation was issued to all Dominican Students who attended the GFDD/FUNGLODE’s Global Dominican Exchange Program at Yale University
The first college students from the Dominican Republic who participated in the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) received a certificate of participation after their extraordinary experience at Yale University, which took place from Nov. 11 to 16, 2013.
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DREFF joins the Dominican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in raising awareness for ocean conservation
As part of GFDD’s Year-Round Environmental Film Screenings program, the DR Environmental Film Festival in collaboration with the Dominican Vice Ministry of Coastal Marine Resources celebrated a screening of the documentary film Planet Ocean on December 6th at Ministry headquarters in Santo Domingo.
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Celebrating Dominican Artistic Achievement – FUNGLODE/GFDD Awards: Publication Launch and Announcement of 2013 Winners
On December 5, Editorial FUNGLODE released three publications containing the winning entries of the 2012 FUNGLODE / GFDD Awards in the categories of Journalism, Novel and Essay writing. On the same day, it also announced the winners of the 2013 FUNGLODE/GFDD Awards.
