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Funglode/GFDD Announce Launching of Publication on Volunteerism in the Dominican Republic
July 31, 2018 - Author Megan D. Beddow Will Present the Publication on August 10 at 7:00 p.m., at the Funglode Auditorium The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode), along with Funglode – its sister organization in the Dominican Republic – and its Fellows Program, cordially invite the general public to the presentation of the publication ‘Fundamentals of the... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Joins BIJRD at FICI 2018 with Screenings of “The Boy and the World”
July 31, 2018 - As part of the collaboration with the XIII Festival Internacional de Cine Infantil (FICI – Children’s International Film Festival), held annually in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, GFDD and its DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) screened the animated film “The Boy and the World” twice. The first screening was held on Sunday, July 29 at 4:00 p.m at Sambil,... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Highlights Intellectual Trajectory of Renowned Dominican Writer Aida Cartagena Portalatín
July 31, 2018 - Delivers Keynote Speech in Orlando Book Fair The former President of the Dominican Republic and president of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode), Dr. Leonel Fernández, delivered the keynote address in the opening of the VI International Dominican-Hispanic Book Fair where he highlighted the quality and impressive intellectual trajectory of writer Aída Cartagena... Continue Reading >
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Special Presentation of First Feature Film Directed by Waddys Jaquez in New York’s Lincoln Center
July 30, 2018 - An enthusiastic audience packed Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theatre last Wednesday, July 25, 2018, to view the special presentation of the Dominican film “La Barbería,” Dominican film maker Waddys Jaquez’ first feature film. At the end of the presentation, the audience gave a prolonged standing ovation to the film. This is the third special presentation... Continue Reading >
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International Conference of the Americas (CILA) 2018 Will Bring Together in the D.R. Hundreds of Youth from Latin America and the Caribbean
July 26, 2018 - The International Conference of the Americas (CILA) is the most transcendental student activity on global issues held in all of Latin America and the Caribbean. The upcoming CILA 14th annual event is scheduled to take place from October 21-25, 2018, at the Hotel Hard Rock Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic. CILA 2018 will become... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Advocates for Regulations that Guarantee State Sovereignty and Migrant Rights
July 24, 2018 - The former president of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, advocated for the establishment of national regulations that guarantee both state sovereignty and the rights of migrating peoples. Fernández stressed the importance of keeping open avenues for multilateral dialogue, which allow for sharing experiences and establishing the values that must shape national legislation in the... Continue Reading >
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Waddy Jáquez at the Lincoln Center with his Film La Barbería
July 23, 2018 - Dominican director Waddy Jáquez and some of the cast from La Barbería will participate in a special presentation of the film in the United States. The debut film of director Waddy Jáquez, entitled La Barbería (The Barbershop in English), will have a special presentation on July 25 at the Lincoln Center in New York. The... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and DORENEX presented “Growth to Development” in Yonkers
July 20, 2018 - Dominican economist Jonathan D’Oleo Puig was the keynote speaker at an event organized by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and the General Coordinator of Dominicans Abroad at the Riverfront Library in Yonkers, New York, on Thursday, July 19. The activity, open to the public, free of charge, was headed by Yamile Eusebio... Continue Reading >
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The UN discussed how to better implement the SDGs through South-South Cooperation during the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2018 (HLPF)
July 20, 2018 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) participated in several intergovernmental and side & special events organized within the framework of the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2018 (HLPF). The HLPF 2018 was an opportunity to not only assess the progress of the SDGs and their implementation, but also to address climate... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Convenes Regional Experts on Successful Political Communication and Inclusive Government Strategies
July 12, 2018 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted an interesting and timely panel discussion with international experts on "Governing for Inclusion: The 10 Golden Rules for a Successful Political Communication and Inclusive Government". To begin the event, Natasha Despotovic, GFDD’s executive director, gave the welcoming remarks and presented the panelists to the audience. Geovanny Vicente... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and Cinemateca Screened Environmental Short Films to Participants of BIJRD’s Summer Camp Participants
July 11, 2018 - As part of a special visit to the Cinemateca Dominicana and thanks to the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), dozens of children and adults, participants of the summer camp at the Biblioteca Infantil y Juvenil de la República Dominicana (BIJRD), enjoyed the short films "Peter Plástico" and "The Change". The event was held on... Continue Reading >
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Bringing Environmental Consciousness to Popular Local Fairs in Dominican Republic
July 5, 2018 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), a GFDD initiative, actively engaged in the 2018 Festival Marisco Ripiao, a popular local fair celebrated each year at the Sánchez province (Samaná) in the Dominican Republic. A program of environmental short films including “Bienvenido a la tierra”, “Donde vive Jobito”, “PETer Plástico”, “Travesías”, and “El agua de la tierra” was... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode and DREFF Mourn the Death of Dominican Filmmaker Fernando Báez Mella
July 4, 2018 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) deeply lament the death of Dominican producer, director and photographer Fernando Báez Mella, who tragically passed away on July 3, 2018. In addition to having been a great friend and collaborator, Mr. Báez Mella was a member of the DREFF... Continue Reading >
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The History of Bachata Urbana is Presented in New York
June 28, 2018 - The former president of the Dominican Association of Art Critics (ACROARTE), Máximo Jiménez, launched his latest book on the bachata, one of the most popular Latin American musical genres that originated in the Dominican Republic in the 20th century. Published by Funglode, the book launching event took place before a relaxed and enthusiastic audience that... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode President and Representatives Participate in Annual ISTE Conference and Expo
June 27, 2018 - The former President of the Dominican Republic and founder of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, participated in a variety of dynamic and educational panel discussions during the 2018 Annual ISTE Conference and Expo which took place from June 24 to 27 in Chicago, Illinois. View Photo Gallery The International Society... Continue Reading >
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“The Lack of Sustainability is Going to Affect Us All; it’s Already Affecting Us”
June 21, 2018 - GFDD hosted a discussion on “Best Practices on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) hosted a panel discussion at its Washington, DC office, titled "Best Practices on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism". The conversation included international speakers such as Natasha Despotovic, GFDD/DREFF’s Executive... Continue Reading >
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Exploring Dominican Culture and Music with Máximo Jiménez
June 11, 2018 - In celebration of Dominican culture and music, journalist, music and film critic and author, Máximo Jiménez will lead a conversation entitled “Musica y cultura popular dominicana” at the Dominican Commission of Culture in the United States. Máximo Jiménez is the author of the book “La gran Aventura de la bachata urbana” and former president of... Continue Reading >
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“Open and Simultaneous Primaries Continue to be Unconstitutional”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
June 11, 2018 - Article 42 of the Bill on Political Parties, Groups and Movements, approved by the Senate of the Republic last April, establishes that the only methods by which candidates running for elected positions can be chosen is through open and simultaneous primaries. Obviously, this process contrasted to what was stipulated by the bill presented by the... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Celebrates World Environment Day and World Ocean Day with Film Showings at the Cinemateca Dominicana and Local Universities UNIBE and UNAPEC
June 11, 2018 - Beginning June 1st, the Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) celebrated during an entire week two important international days: World Environment Day and World Ocean Day, held annually on June 5th and 8th, respectively. With the support of local partners, such as the Cinemateca Dominicana, the Ibero-American University (UNIBE) and APEC University (UNAPEC), the DREFF presented a broad... Continue Reading >
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The DREFF, Along with Ministries of the Environment and Tourism, Celebrate World Ocean Day
June 11, 2018 - To commemorate World Ocean Day, held on June 8th of each year, the Dominican Environment Film Festival (DREFF), along with the Ministries of the Environment and Tourism of the Dominican Republic, featured a special presentation of the short documentaries El mar y yo (non-official translation: The Sea and I) and Un viaje a través de los ojos del arrecife (non-official... Continue Reading >
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