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GFDD and Funglode Participate in the MIL and Global Understanding Conference 2025 in Barcelona: A Global Call for Critical Thinking, Intercultural Dialogue, and Peace
Barcelona, April 2025 — The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) took part in the international MIL and Global Understanding Conference, held on April 28–29 in Barcelona, Spain. The event brought together experts, academics, international organizations, and educational leaders from over 40 countries to reflect on the current challenges of disinformation and […]

Leonel Fernández Strengthens Academic, Cultural, and Strategic Alliances During His Official Visit to Madrid
Madrid, April 2025 – Leonel Fernández, the former president of the Dominican Republic, and current president of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE), completed an intense institutional agenda in Madrid which focused on expanding academic, cultural, and strategic cooperation between the Dominican Republic and Spain. During his visit, President Fernández held key meetings […]

Albert Pujols, Manny Pacquiao and Giorgio Chiellini selected as Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Games
New York, N.Y. – The United Nations Games Organizing Committee has selected Mr. Albert Pujols, along with boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and 2020 UEFA Champion Giogio Chiellini as Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations Games. This initiative, launched and agreed upon during the Organizing Committee meeting on 7 March 2025, is in line with United […]

Advancing Educational Equity in the Dominican Republic: A Key Event at Columbia University
On March 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., Columbia University (2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027) will host a pivotal forum titled “Advancing Educational Equity in the Dominican Republic.” This event will bring together distinguished experts in education to analyze and propose solutions for strengthening educational equity in the Dominican Republic. Organized by Juventud Hablemos of Columbia University and the Global […]

Columbia University’s Juventud Hablemos and GFDD Co-Sponsor Sold-Out Event on the Evolution of Democracy in the Dominican Republic
On the evening of February 17, 2025, Columbia University’s Juventud Hablemos organization, in collaboration with the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), hosted a sold-out event titled The Evolution of Democracy. The event proved to be an engaging and impactful discussion, bringing together students, faculty, and distinguished guests for an in-depth exploration of how […]

Columbia University Hosts Discussion on the Evolution of Democracy in the Dominican Republic
New York, NY – February 13, 2025 – Columbia University is set to host an engaging discussion on The Evolution of Democracy in the Dominican Republic as part of the Juventud, Hablemos series. This special event will feature Nathanael Concepción, Director of the Dominican Political Observatory (OPD) for the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development […]

“Rice: The Forgotten Issue on Marco Rubio’s agenda”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
They discussed the rare earth issue. They touched upon the issue of narcotrafficking and corruption. They referred to the industry of semi-conductors and the Summit of the Americas. Overall, in a positive manner, they discussed our national interests relative to Haiti. Although it is possible that it was served at the lunch held at the […]

“Biden’s Warning: A New Digital Oligarchy?”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
In his farewell address to the nation, President Joe Biden warned the United States of the dangers that a concentration of power in the hands of a few ultra-rich individuals would represent, and of the dire consequences that would result from an unbridled abuse of power. These were the outgoing President’s words: “Today, an oligarchy […]

“Venezuela’s Dilemma: Dialogue or Violence”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
According to a statement released by the Elysee Palace in Paris, Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva of Brazil urged President Nicolás Maduro, after his swearing-in ceremony for a third consecutive term as president, to resume dialogue with the opposition to “facilitate the return to democracy and stability in Venezuela.” […]

“Open Letter to Jimmy Carter”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
Dear President and friend: Recently, the suspension of your trip to Guyana due to health reasons – where you were to lead a delegation to observe the electoral process in that South American nation – caused us some concern. Thankfully, our concern soon disappeared when we learned that you had returned, almost immediately, to your […]