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Monthly Archives: March 2014

GFDD Facilitates Briefing to Students representing Dominican Republic at Model OAS
On March 24, in continuing efforts to support and represent the Dominican community, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) welcomed 12 students from St. Lawrence University, a liberal arts college in New York State to learn more about GFDD’s work and civil society in the Dominican Republic (DR).

Third Edition of Globo Verde Dominicano Award Introducing a New Category in the Area of Photography
The third edition of the Globo Verde Dominicano Award is introducing a new category in the area of photography. This year’s selected theme for 2014 is “Huertos Familiares” (Family Farming), in support of International Year of Family Farming, declared by the United Nations General Assembly.

GFDD Hosts Internationally renowned Dominican Musicians in Upper Manhattan
On March 21, Symphony Space in New York City’s Upper Manhattan came alive with music, laughter and colorful stories behind the tropical tunes of two legends of the Dominican and international music scene, Rafael Solano and Johnny Ventura.

Saint Peter’s Students Learn About Internship Opportunities from InteRDom Alumnus
The Political Science Department was the perfect setting for an intimate InteRDom information session and pizza party at Saint Peter’s University on March 20, 2014, organized and co-hosted by Carlos Gonzalez, InteRDom alumnus, current InteRDom Correspondent, and current student at Saint Peter’s University.

DREFF Celebrates World Water Day with a Special Screening of the Film A Thirsty World
As part of its Year-Round Environmental Film Screenings Program, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), in collaboration with the Vida Azul Foundation, will be hosting a special screening of the film A Thirsty World.

NGOs Share Experiences With Volunteers During First InteRDom Networking Session
InteRDom launched its latest initiative “Networking Sessions for Organizations” on Wednesday, March 19th, when leaders from eight local nonprofit organizations came together to discuss the topic “How to optimize the work of international students and integrate volunteers and local leaders to expand projects and make them sustainable.”

The school is responsible for providing the students the space they need to create and develop their skills
Prof. José Manuel Gutiérrez Fernández, from the Philosophy Center for Children of the Principality of Asturias (Centro de Filosofía para Niños del Principado de Asturias), presented the lecture The citizen we have the responsibility of educating.

InteRDom Correspondent Organizes Presentation at St. Peter’s University
InteRDom, in collaboration with program alumnus and correspondent, Carlos Gonzalez, is thrilled to host an information session and correspondent presentation at St. Peter’s University on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

GFDD’s RDescubre Program Inspires Environmental Stewardship through Education
GFDD’s RDescubre Program in collaboration with Listín Diario’s Plan Lea, organized an educational whale-watching excursion on March 15th. As part of Geography Week (Semana de la Geografía), the aim of the trip was to promote the exploration of nature, particularly of protected areas.

InteRDom Launches “Networking Sessions for Organizations” Initiative
On Wednesday, March 19th at 9:00 a.m. InteRDom will host its first ever “Networking Sessions for Organizations” at Café Filó of Juan Bosch Library. The event features the participation of the program’s NGO partners, and keynote speaker Luis Miguel Acevedo, Country Director of ADRA Dominicana, will speak to the theme: “How to optimize the work of international students and integrate volunteers and local leaders to expand projects and make them sustainable”