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GFDD, FUNGLODE and ANU-RD Will Offer Seminar-Workshop for Journalists on the UN and Global Issues
July 10, 2008 - The United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR), Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), have united with officials from the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI), and in particular, with the United Nations Information Center, representing Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic, to design the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Partake in ECOSOC Innovation Fair
July 3, 2008 - As members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with consultative status, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) were invited to participate in the ECOSOC Innovation Fair, June 30 -July 3, 2008, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm at UN Headquarters in New York City.... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Program Organizes Cultural Trip to Salcedo and Santiago
June 30, 2008 - On Saturday, June 28, 2008, the InteRDom program organized its second major excursion of the summer, a cultural trip to visit the Mirabal Sisters Museum in Salcedo and the Centro Leon in Santiago. During the three-hour bus ride to the interior, tour guide, Tirso Cabra, recounted the story of the Mirabal Sisters. Among the most famous... Continue Reading >
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GMAI Celebrates Graduation of Audiovisual Production Class and Presentation of Student Works
June 29, 2008 - On June 27, 2008, the Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), held a ceremony for the twenty-two students that participated in the Introduction to Audiovisual Production for Film and Television Course. In addition to presenting certificates of achievement, the... Continue Reading >
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Presentation of DRGFF to Industry Professionals in Hollywood
June 27, 2008 - The Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF) was presented to a select Hollywood community as part of a four-day visit to California by the DRGFF General Director, Natasha Despotovic, and the Festival Marketing and Promotion Manager, Asuncion Sanz, which included meetings with filmmakers like Sandra Condito, Ivette Rodriguez, Elizabeth Avellan, Bret Ratner, the Director of UCLA Film... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Announces Internships with Beekeeping Project in the Areas of Business, Marketing and Engineering
June 26, 2008 - The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), announces various internship openings with a beekeeping project in the northern region of the Dominican Republic. This program, created by the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF/OAS) and the Dirección General de Desarrollo Fronterizo... Continue Reading >
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DRGFF Attends 2008 Cannes International Film Festival
June 23, 2008 - Representatives of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), attended the sixtieth edition of the Cannes International Film Festival, held May 13-24, 2008, in Cannes, France. One of the world’s foremost international film festivals, acclaimed for setting... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Invited to Participate in ECOSOC Innovation Fair
June 19, 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) were invited to participate in the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Innovation Fair, taking place, June 30 -July 3, 2008, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm at UN Headquarters in New York City. During the exposition, selected private, public, non-profit... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Students Become More Acquainted with the Intricacies of their Summer Internships
June 18, 2008 - On June 10, 2008, as part of the week-long orientation session, InteRDom’s Business Day acquainted students with the intricacies of their internships. During the event, representatives from participating organizations and businesses presented in-depth descriptions of the programs and projects with which the interns would be working. Students had the opportunity to meet with their respective... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Organizes Public Transportation Tutorial for 2008 Summer Students
June 15, 2008 - The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracy y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), organized a “public transportation tutorial” last Thursday, June 12th. Following a presentation on the modes of transportation in the Dominican Republic, realized at the FUNGLODE Library, students, accompanied by InteRDom staff members, set... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Welcomes Summer 2008 Interns
June 13, 2008 - The internship program, InteRDom, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), officially welcomed the interns participating in the 2008 Summer Program with a party at the restaurant, El Conuco. The 15 students, representing eight universities, were immersed in popular Dominican culture during their first week... Continue Reading >
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Official Start of InteRDom’s Spanish as a Second Language Program
June 12, 2008 - InteRDom’s Spanish as a Second Language Course officially began June 11, 2008. The class forms part of the InteRDom 2008 Academic Summer Program. The course will offer participants the tools necessary to develop competency in the Spanish language. Students will work on their vocabulary and participate in debates which will allow them to apply... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom’s Contemporary Caribbean Culture Class Begins
June 11, 2008 - InteRDom’s Contemporary Caribbean Culture Course officially began yesterday, June 10, 2008. The class forms part of the InteRDom 2008 Academic Summer Program. In this seminar, led by Professor Pedro Cabiya, students will participate in discussions about the history and culture of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Participants will explore themes related to colonialism and popular culture and... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Organizes Orientation Day for 2008 Summer Interns
June 10, 2008 - On June 9th, InteRDom held an Orientation Day for the students participating in the 2008 Summer Program. During the orientation, InteRDom team provided students with a detailed breakdown of what their involvement in the program would consist of – 40% academic study and 60% internship and program related activities, including scheduled excursions; weekly seminars and... Continue Reading >
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Portal Dominicanaonline.org Launches New Audio Section
May 12, 2008 - In this new and modern section of Portal Dominicanaonline.org, readers can access all the information on the site in audio format. With a simple click, the virtual community can access the section of its choosing, and listen, without wasting time, from any location, to relevant and up-to-date information about the country. Portal Dominicanaonline.org is constantly... Continue Reading >
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DRGFF Participates in 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC
May 7, 2008 - Representatives of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), attended the seventh Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, which was held April 23 – May 4, 2008, in order to identify potential films for the upcoming 2008... Continue Reading >
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Consulate of the Dominican Republic in Barcelona Will Premier Book New Perspectives: Dominican Republic
May 7, 2008 - The Consulate of the Dominican Republic will organize a photography exposition and book debut to showcase the publication, New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, by GFDD Executive Director and FUNGLODE Vice President, Natasha Despotovic, and French Photographer, Anne Casale. The photo exposition will feature some of the images presented in the book, which includes more than 400... Continue Reading >
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GMAI Awards Scholarships to Students to Study Film and Television Production at NYU
May 6, 2008 - After an extensive evaluation process, GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), New York University’s Opportunity Programs and One Race Films selected six Dominican students to study film and television production at New York University. Over 80 applicants were considered. Students were chosen based on their academic performance and professional interests. The following individuals... Continue Reading >
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Documentary Film Course Closing Ceremony
May 6, 2008 - On Friday, May 2, 2008, 34 students graduated from the Global Media Arts Institute’s Documentary Film Course. During the ceremony to recognize the students’ successful completion of the course, certificates were distributed by GMAI technical director, Omar de la Cruz. Throughout the five day intensive class, aspiring filmmakers learned how to create documentary films using... Continue Reading >
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GMAI Offers 2008 Summer Course on Audiovisual Production in Collaboration with NYU Opportunity Programs and One Race Films
May 5, 2008 - The Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will offer for the third time, in collaboration with New York University’s Opportunity Program and One Race Films, the summer course, “Introduction to Audiovisual Production: Film and Television.” Classes will be held... Continue Reading >
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