August 2016 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development

Monthly Archives: August 2016

“We Need to Ensure that Economic Development Reaches the Country’s Poorest” states GFDD Fellow Emma Fawcett during Publication Launch
GFDD Fellow Emma Fawcett was joined today by a panel of experts for the launch of the latest publication by the Fellows Program titled Challenges for Sustainable Growth through Tourism in the Dominican Republic at GFDD headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Example, Stimulus, Punishment: Three Ways the Brain Learns its Lessons
The psychiatrist and family therapist Dr. José Dunker proposed three modes by which the brain absorbs new lessons: through example, through stimulus, and through punishment, which constitute the three channels for influencing a person’s conduct.

New NYC Recycling Law Allows GFDD New York Office to Go Even Greener!
The New York office of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is delighted to announce that since August 1, 2016 a new NYC recycling law has gone into effect requiring all commercial building in the city to recycle the following materials disposed of by its tenants, including: Paper, cardboard, metal, glass, plastic and beverage cartons.

Official Announcement in Santo Domingo of the Sixth Edition of the Dominican Republic Evironmental Film Festival
All the details about the Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) were presented yesterday in the capital of the country, Santo Domingo, before a large group of journalists, environmental experts and friends and collaborators at the Colonial Gate 4D Cinema. The Chief Operations Officer of DREFF, Yamile Eusebio, and Omar Shamir Reynoso, Coordinator of GFDD environmental programs, spoke of all the details of this great celebration of environmental cinema that is held this year
from the 13th to the 18th of September in 11 of cities across the country.

“The PLD, Twenty Years In”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
No one knew exactly what would emerge from government under the Purple Party, especially since almost all its members lacked experience in public office. Furthermore, during the years it was coming together during the Cold War, the PLD had come behind national liberation as a strategic objective, and its historical leader, the professor Juan Bosch, had deployed Marxism as an analytic tool in interpreting Dominican society.

Everything You Want to Know About Organic and Sustainable Foods during DREFF 2016
Sustainable energy is a hot-button issue when it comes to preserving the environment, but have you ever thought about sustainable food? At the upcoming sixth edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), to be held from September 13 to 18 in 11 cities around the country, sustainable food is one of the crucial topics. Five films and two international guests will develop this issue with the objective of helping us reflect on the food we eat, how it’s
produced, and the effects of our daily eating decisions on our environment.

Calling All Dominican Undergraduate Social Sciences Students – Apply Now to Participate in the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program at Yale University
The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) is pleased to open the application period for the second consecutive GDAE “The Yale Experience”, to take place October 9-16, 2016 at the Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut. Applications will be received until September 16, 2016.

Passion for the Sea, Recycled Fashion and NYFA Student´s Photographs Exhibit at DREFF 2016
The 6th Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is excited to announce the three exhibitions that will be part of this year’s special activities taking place during the 6 days of the festival. These exhibitions will be open during the festival, which will take place from September 13th – 18th. They include Mar Vivo – The Living Sea Photographic Exhibit; Expo RD Recicla – A Space to Showcase Sustainable Fashion during DREFF; and the New York Film Academy
Student Photography Exhibition.

Promoting Environmental Conscientiousness and Sustainable Practices through Community Engagement during the DREFF
In an effort to promote sustainability and to engage Dominicans to take action, DREFF will put on several community activities during the week of the festival, from September 13th to the 18th. These activities will range from exploratory walks to workshops to social media competitions. DREFF aims to allow Dominicans to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of their homeland while simultaneously encouraging them to take a part in planning for its sustainability. In accordance with
this year´s slogan “Yo soy sostenible”, these activities will emphasize the importance of taking an active role in conservation today to live sustainably in the future.

GFDD and Funglode to Launch Sustainable Tourism Publication in Washington DC
The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization Fundación Global Democracia y Desarollo (Funglode) will host a panel discussion on the importance of sustainable tourism for the development of the Dominican Republic, as part of the official launch of the GFDD/Funglode publication entitled “Challenges for Sustainable Growth through Tourism in the Dominican Republic” by GFDD Fellow, Ms. Emma Fawcett. In addition to the author, several policy
experts the from the NGO community and the Dominican board of tourism will also be present to contribute to the discussion.