October 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development

Monthly Archives: October 2014

XI Educational Trip to Pico Duarte Starts with the Screening of the Documentary La Montaña
The presentation formed part of the initiatives that the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD, for its acronym in English) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) offers through the RDescubre program and its XI Educational trip to Pico Duarte.

GFDD Attends Opening Ceremony of CILA 2014 on October 29, 2014
On Wednesday October 29, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) was present to witness and support the opening ceremony of the Americas International Conference (Conferencia Internacional Las Américas, CILA, for its Spanish acronym). The conference, hosted by the Association of the United Nations in the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR) at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from October 29 – November 2, 2014 greeted
more than 1500 young representatives from all around the world.

GFDD to Host Panel Discussion on “The Film Industry in the Dominican Republic as an Engine of Socio-Economic Development” in Washington, D.C.
The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), through its initiative Dominican Film Showcase (DFS), will host a discussion panel on “The Film Industry in the Dominican Republic as an Engine of Socio-Economic Development”. The panel will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. at the GFDD Washington, DC Office: 1629 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC. A light lunch will be served.

GFDD to Greet Director of UN Alliance of Civilizations at its November Session of GFDD Global Roundtables
For the November edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is honoured to invite Matthew Hodes, Director of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.

Five Dominican Students Successfully Complete Transnational Law Certificate Through GDAE
On October 26, 2014, five Dominican students from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) completed the Transnational Law Program at the University of Georgia School of Law, earning a certificate for the week-long program and bringing new knowledge and insight to the Dominican Republic on international and transnational policies in the areas of: environmental law, corporate law, criminal law and constitutional law.

GFDD to Attend CIEE Conference and Relevant International Education Events
On November 19-22, representatives of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will attend the CIEE Conference 2014. Every year GFDD has participated in this annual event hosted by an important leader in the study abroad industry, the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE).

GFDD to Support CILA 2014 in the Dominican Republic
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will proactively support the Americas International Conference (Conferencia Internacional Las Américas, CILA, for its Spanish acronym), to be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, October 29 – November 2, 2014.

Dominican Music Stars Rafael Solano and Johnny Ventura Take Over the Stage at the DGT in Miami
The Miami Dade College was the host of a lively music reunion with icons Rafael Solano and Johnny Ventura, distinguished promoters of Dominican music,who participated on Thursday, October 23, 2014 in the Dominican Get Together event, an initiative of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), and with the support of the Dominican Students Association of MDC and
the Dominican Consulate in Miami, FL.

GFDD Approaches the Global Challenge of Financing Development in the Post-2015 Agenda
In September 2014, the UN General Assembly received the report on the Sustainable Development Goals to guide the post-2015 global development agenda. One of the main challenges faced by the international community working on development is the access to financing mechanisms and options to implement the initiatives and programs needed to achieve the new global goals. To advance effectively towards the end of poverty and sustainable development financial resources and new tools are
needed.

Save the Date! GFDD to Host Dominican Films Showcase in Washington, D.C.
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) thru its initiative Dominican Films Showcase will be screening on November 19-23, 2014, a sample of the best films recently produced in the Dominican Republic, including La Montaña; Lago Enriquillo: preludio del cambio climático; ¿Quién manda?; 3 al Rescate and Sol Caribe. Special guests and activities for the children will also be part of the program.