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GFDD and the Permanent Mission of Uruguay Join Efforts to Spotlight the Importance of Sports as a Tool to Achieve the SDGs
New York, NY. – GFDD Held a Side Event for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2019 at the United Nations in which the Foundation and the Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the UN agreed to a partnership through sports. On Thursday, April 4 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and […]

GFDD Convenes Experts in Washington, D.C. to Discuss the Uncertain Political Future of Latin America and the Caribbean
Washington, DC. – On April 4th, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted a panel discussion on the political and electoral panorama of the Latin American and Caribbean region with Gerardo De Icaza, Director of the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation at the Secretariat for Strengthening Democracy of the Organization of American States […]

More than 500 Students to Debate Global Affairs in the New York Model United Nations Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean
New York, NY. – The New York Model United Nations Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (NYMUNLAC 2019), the only youth conference on global affairs in Spanish that is held at the United Nations facilities in New York, will take place from Sunday, April 21 to Thursday, April 25 at the Convention Center of […]

President Leonel Fernández to Launch “Ideas en Conflicto. Diálogo póstumo entre Juan Bosch y John Bartlow Martin” in Washington, DC
Washington, DC. – On April 24th, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, will present his latest publication, “Ideas en Conflicto. Diálogo póstumo entre Juan Bosch y John Bartlow Martin“, at the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington, DC. According to Fernández, this book can become key in […]

Dominican Community in Jamaica Plain, MA Celebrates Culture with Art Exhibit and Screening of “Hay un país en el mundo”
Jamaica Plain, MA. – A celebration of Dominican culture that included a special screening of the documentary “Hay un país en el mundo” (There is a Country in the World) and an art exhibit was held at the Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. The event, taking place on Monday, […]

“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 […]