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GFDD/Funglode and SAG-AFTRA Discuss Dominican Film Development
Dr. Leonel Fernández, President of GFDD/Funglode and former President of the Dominican Republic met with executives from the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) to analyze the potential for relations between the organizations and the Dominican film industry.
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Leonel Fernández Hosts Club of Madrid Meeting on Global Democracy
The future of democracy, how to promote youth participation in political processes and decision making, and the best ways to drive the effective exchange of ideas between new generations and the ones currently in power were just some of the principal topics of interest in today’s encounter between nine former presidents and prime ministers, all members of the Club of Madrid, and five young leaders selected by the Anna Lindh Foundation from within their Young Mediterranean Voices
program.
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Doves for the International Day of Peace: ReCrearte and La Salle
After a two-month break since its last visit, GFDD’s ReCrearte program stopped by the Juan Bautista de la Salle School to collaborate and join in its advance celebration of the International Day of Peace. In keeping with the day’s theme, program coordinator Lucía Marte led a conversation with a group of students and their teacher about the importance of the Earth and its natural resources. Afterwards, they put their words to action and created a tree and doves, international symbols
of peace, from recycled paper.
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“A Perspective on Age and Maturity”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
A paradox comes to mind concerning old age. All aspire to reach it, but once they arrive, they complain distressedly. They claim that it has come quicker than expected, and it has taken them by surprise. They also maintain that there isn’t any type of consolation to sweeten the irritations of elderliness.
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GO FUTURE to screen Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience
Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience, a production of GFDD/Funglode, has been selected to be screened at GO FUTURE on Tuesday, September 26th in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. Similar to the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), GO FUTURE, an itinerant sustainable development and environmentally-focused film festival, is an initiative that puts on free film screenings primarily for youth audiences at schools and community
centers.
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Leonel Fernández Recognized during Cine Argentino Film Festival
Dr. Leonel Fernández, former President of the Dominican Republic, was the recipient of special recognition and the 2017 Argentine Film Award during the Cine Argentino Film Festival which began Sunday, September 3rd at Nova Southeastern University’s main campus in Fort Lauderdale.
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Quality over Quantity: A Discussion on Sustainable Tourism in the Dominican Republic
The tourism sector in the Dominican Republic needs to take advantage of the natural and cultural resources within the country to improve the industry and attract mindful tourists, thereby adding value in services.
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“North Korea: an Absurd Case of Global Geopolitics?”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
The regime of King Jong-un has launched 18 missiles during 12 tests of nuclear bombs and ballistic missiles in February 2017, in spite of the fact that upon his arrival to the White House, President Donald Trump stated that he would end the policy of diplomatic engagement with North Korea practiced by his predecessors.
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GFDD Global Roundtable: Interview with Ecuador’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, Ambassador Marco Albuja
To mark the latest edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables, Angie Martinez, diplomat and contributor to the Foundation, hosted Ambassador Marco Albuja, Ecuador’s permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS). The session which took place in the Washington D.C. office of GFDD focused on a number of issues including the financial crisis, the movement of labor to the US, the civic revolution initiated by the former President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa,
environmental governance reforms, peace and security and the recent election of President Lenín Moreno.
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Value of Life and Cycles to Bring the Caribbean to Kuala Lumpur
Out of 249 films hailing from 44 different countries, Value of Life, a production of the Global Foundation for Democracy & Development and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic (GFDD/Funglode), and Cycles, the winner of the 2016 Globo Verde Dominicano Short Film Award have been selected to screen during the 10th International Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF), to be held from October 23rd – 29th, 2017. GFDD could not be more
delighted to serve as an ambassador of film of the Dominican Republic to the people of Malaysia. It is our honor to be selected for this important event and we look forward to witnessing the impact of our stories.
