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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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GFDD Convened Civil Society Organizations as part of the OAS General Assembly Events in Washington, DC
June 5, 2018 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), as a non-governmental organization accredited to the Organization of American States (OAS) and within the framework of a collaborative agreement between both institutions, convened civil society organizations of Latin America, the Caribbean and the Western Hemisphere to discuss the future of the Americas. The activity, organized in partnership... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and DREFF Celebrate World Turtle Day with a Special Screening of “Cacú: Un cambio por la vida” at the United Nations
May 28, 2018 - As a fundamental piece of implementing best practices to protect the endangered species, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), celebrated World Turtle Day with a special screening of the Dominican documentary “Cacú: Un cambio por la vida” (A Change for Life), at the United Nations... Continue Reading >
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“A World in Turmoil”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
May 28, 2018 - In recent days, the United States and the People’s Republic of China, surprisingly agreed to a ceasefire in their trade war. The war began with an increase of tariffs on imports of Chinese household appliances to the North American market, to which steel and aluminum were later added. China responded with a threat to increase,... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Environmental Documentary Exhibited in Upper Manhattan School
May 24, 2018 - The Salomé Ureña School, situated in Upper Manhattan, was the perfect venue chosen to exhibit this past May 23 the documentary Cacú: un cambio por la vida (unofficial translation: Cacú: A Change for Life) to a group of parents whose children attend the school. The 79-minute documentary, directed by Guatemalan/Dominican photojournalist Marvin del Cid, features... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and UNAPEC Will Celebrate World Environment Day and World Oceans Day
May 23, 2018 - To commemorate World Environment Day, held each year on June 5th and World Oceans Day, held worldwide on June 8th, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and APEC University (UNAPEC), will feature films on both these subjects for professors and students from June... Continue Reading >
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Young Dominicans Discuss Ways to Recognize Signs of Aggression to Stop Gender Violence
May 23, 2018 - The panel discussion was held during the showing of the short documentary “Un acto de rebeldía” (An Act of Rebellion, unofficial English translation) at the Funglode Auditorium in Santo Domingo. Gender violence continues to grow in Dominican society, which is why it is necessary that women learn to identify daily micro-assaults in order to stop... Continue Reading >
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Students in Yonkers Middle School Enjoy Showing of Award-Winning Dominican Environmental Documentary On World Turtle Day
May 23, 2018 - The student members of the Cultural-Hispanic Club of Yonkers’ Middle High School, in New York City, participated in a fun-filled afternoon this past May 22 during the showing of the environmental documentary Cacú: un cambio por la vida (unofficial translation: Cacú: A Change for Life). The event was organized by the Global Foundation for Democracy... Continue Reading >
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The Big Apple Overtaken with Dominican Spirit During Showing of Documentary on Dominican History, Culture and Heritage
May 15, 2018 - The feature Dominican documentary “Hay un país en el mundo” (There is a Country in the World) was presented in New York City in the Rafael Villalona Theatre of the Dominican Commission of Culture (CODOCUL)) last Friday, May 11, as part of the cultural program organized during the 26th Dominican Week in the United States. The event... Continue Reading >
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Celebrating Mother’s Day in Style!
May 11, 2018 - On May 10, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and the Dominican Republic Embassy in the United States hosted an arts and crafts bazaar celebrating Mother’s day. Local artisans from the Dominican Republic visited Washington, DC to participate in several events and showings, including Passport DC, and made a stop in their busy agenda... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Will Feature a Short Documentary on Violence Against Women
May 11, 2018 - The first short documentary of the audiovisual project “Un acto de rebeldía al día” (non-official translation: One Rebellion a Day) will be presented on Monday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Funglode headquarters in Santo Domingo. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, the Fundación Global... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and the Cinemateca Dominicana Will Exhibit Environmental Films to Celebrate World Environment Day
May 10, 2018 - To celebrate World Environment Day, held annually throughout the world on June 5, the Dominican Environmental Film Initiative (DREFF) and the Cinemateca Dominicana will host free film showings on various environmental issues. The films will be exhibited, free of charge, from June 1 through the 6 at the Film Archive Cinema, situated in Santo Domingo’s Cultural... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Delivers Keynote Speech During Opening of Cartagena Lecture
May 7, 2018 - The former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, delivered a keynote conference in this important South American city where he highlighted various issues important to the international agenda, and where he specifically concentrated on the issue of food sovereignty. Dr. Fernandez’ conference is part of a seminar program launched to inaugurate the Cartagena... Continue Reading >
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Full House at the Screening of “Un Acto de Rebeldía al Día” at Santo Domingo’s International Book Fair!
April 30, 2018 - On Friday, April 27, 2018 GFDD/Funglode hosted a special series of consecutive screenings of the short film "Un Acto de Rebeldía al Día" (An Act of Rebellion a Day), followed by a discussion with its director, Isabella Bretón, moderated by Larissa Veloz This short is the first one of a series of short stories aimed... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Actively Engaged with the Public during the Geography Week
April 30, 2018 - “The geography of civil rights and duties: a call to action,” was the theme of the 2018 Geography Week Fair The 7th Geography Week Fair was held on April 25 and 26, 2018, continuing an annual tradition that makes available an informative space where visitors can educate themselves and incorporate the fundamentals on the importance... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/DREFF and the “Cinemateca Dominicana” Feature Documentaries on How Children and Adolescents Can Take Care of the Environment During Annual Dominican Book Fair
April 30, 2018 - The DREFF and the “Cinemateca Dominicana” featured special documentaries on the environment for children during Santo Domingo’s International Book Fair During Santo Domingo’s International Book Fair, held from April 19-30, 2018, children and adolescents were treated to special showings of short documentaries and feature films on how to care and protect the environment. The initiative... Continue Reading >
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U.N. Side Event Discussion on Financial Inclusion and Financial Stability
April 26, 2018 - On Wednesday April 25th, 2018, the NGO Committee on Financing for Development organized a side event at United Nations Headquarters in New York to present the progress made by financial inclusion strategies to reduce income equality, alleviate poverty and shrink the gender gap. The event was part of the agenda of the Financial Development Forum... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Ferná;ndez Gives Speech at Columbia University on “Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean”
April 24, 2018 - Former President of the Dominican Republic and Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD/Funglode) President, Dr. Leonel Fernández, gave a presentation at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs in New York City, where he spoke about different topics related to the sustainable economic development of Latin America and the Caribbean. The address was... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode and ISTE to Discuss Common Education Agenda
April 24, 2018 - On Tuesday, April 24, President Leonel Fernández - head of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development/Funglode - met with representatives from ISTE, a not for profit organization that serves educators interested in better use of technology in education. During the meeting President Fernández was accompanied by GFDD’s executive team, headed by Natasha Despotovic, its... Continue Reading >
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NGO Committee on Financing for Development Announces Panel on “Financial Inclusion to Financial Stability”
April 24, 2018 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), along with other important partners, announce the celebration of a panel this April 25 where participants can share the progress made in their respective countries and institutions on financial inclusion strategies designed to reduce income equality, alleviate poverty and shrink the gender gap. The panel is scheduled... Continue Reading >
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