March 2019 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development

Monthly Archives: March 2019

“Bosch and Lilís”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
One of the most original stories told by Juan Bosch about Dominican history was his interpretation of Ulises “Lilís” Heureaux’s role in influencing the fate of the country. As a result of the sugar industry’s rise beginning in the 1870s – due to the Cuban migration to Puerto Plata – Lilís represented an effort to […]

Dominican Documentary “Cacú: un cambio por la vida” Screened in Packed Funglode Auditorium
The feature Dominican documentary “Cacú: un cambio por la vida” (Cacú: A Change for Life) was screened at the Funglode headquarters in Santo Domingo on March 26 in front of more than 60 guests including, biologists, conservation photographers and students as well as representatives from the private sector and environmental government agencies. The screening was […]

GFDD to Support the Premier of Dominican Films “Miriam Miente” and “La Concejal” at the Havana Film Festival in New York
The Havana Film Festival New York (HFFNY), the biggest festival for Latin American film in New York City, is now celebrating its 20th anniversary from April 5 – 16, 2019. During this special edition of the festival, HFFNY will host the New York premier of two Dominican films: the award-winning Miriam Miente (Miriam Lies)directed by Natalia Cabral […]

Funglode, Jointly with the U.S. International Society of Technology in Education, Will Train Teacher Trainers in the Effective Integration of Technology in Learning Methods
Funglode’s Center for Educational Studies will coordinate the program with the ISTE, announced Funglode president Dr. Leonel Fernández during the welcome event hosted by the institution in honor of Richard Culatta, ISTE president. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the “Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo” (Funglode), will co-host the training of teacher […]

President Leonel Fernández Urges Youth to Adhere to Values to Make a Positive Impact on History
The former president of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, urged youth in Latin America and the Caribbean to adhere to values and to participate actively and enthusiastically in different societal organizations in order to implement the change that the world currently requires. Fernández, who is also the president of the Global Foundation for Democracy […]

Sargassum: Both an Environmental Economic Opportunity and a Challenge
In the context of a continuous collaboration with the Environmental Film Festival at the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF), GFDD, together with its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) hosted a panel discussion titled “Sargassum: An Environmental Threat?” at its Washington, DC offices. The initiative was part of the 2019 official program of DCEFF. Maria Victoria Abreu, […]

“In Algeria, the Case of Bouteflike”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
At 82 years of age, he gets around fragilely in a wheelchair. In the last seven years he has not given a speech to the country. He has not made a single public appearance and his “presence” in official activities is made through photos. He has respiratory problems; a look of confusion and his voice […]

GFDD/DREFF Bring Glimpses from Latin America to Washington, DC
Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), in partnership with the Environmental Film Festival on the Nation”s Capital (DCEFF), presented a short film program entitled “Glimpses from Latin America: Sustainability Challenges Affecting Daily Lives”. The program, followed by a panel discussion with special guests, took place on […]

DREFF Convenes GFN Members and Friends in Washington, DC
The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), a Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) initiative, convened members of the Green Film Network (GFN) and other environmental filmmakers from around the world at a casual gathering in its Washington, DC office. The networking meeting, a side event of the 2019 Environmental Film Festival on the […]

Conference on How “Plastic and Other Solid Waste Harms the Environment and Biodiversity” in Santo Domingo
On March 12 dozens of teachers from different regions of the Dominican Republic participated in a conference entitled “Plastic and Other Solid Waste Harms the Environment and Biodiversity” at the Funglode Headquarters in Santo Domingo. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), […]