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Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Hosts the IX GFDD Golf Tournament in Miami
November 15, 2016 - The GFDD Golf Tournament will take place on November 21, 2016 at Deering Bay Country Club The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) celebrates the “IX GFDD Golf Tournament” on November 21st at Deering Bay Country Club in Coral Gables, Florida. The IX Golf Tournament GFDD 2016 was created to foster social, economic, democratic... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom at a Conference on the Future of the Dominican Workforce
November 15, 2016 - On Friday, November 11th, 2016 InteRDom participated in the "Building an International Network for the Future Workforce of the Dominican Republic" Conference hosted by ConnectDR, a program which aims to foster collaboration among the private sector, higher education and government in the Dominican Republic. The event was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy at Hotel Jaragua... Continue Reading >
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Making Our Oceans Great Again: DREFF Team Is Proud to Be Part of the BLUE Ocean Film Festival
November 14, 2016 - The BlUE Ocean Film Festival and Summit took place once again in Saint Petersburg, Florida, from November 10 to 14. The DREFF’s (Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival) and GFDD’s Executive Director, Natasha Despotovic, attended the four busy days of film screenings, panels, workshops and discussions, together with Semiramis De Miranda, DREFF’s Director of Digital Publications... Continue Reading >
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Civil Society Groups and the IDB Debate Best Path for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
November 9, 2016 - More than 400 representatives of non-governmental organizations from throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Nov. 8 initiated a two-day debate on the best way to achieve sustainable growth in the region, to improve the lives of current and future generations. Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode)... Continue Reading >
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7 Grams, Winner of 2015 Globo Verde Dominicano Award, Screens in Trinidad and Tobago
November 9, 2016 - On November 6, 2016 the short film 7 Grams was screened at The Botanical Gardens of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, as part of the sixth edition of Green Screen T&T, the country’s environmental film festival hosted by Sustain T&T. Directed by Jonatán Vila and Hadzael Gómez, 7 Grams is a Dominican short film that tells the story... Continue Reading >
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Flor de Azúcar: A Stop in New York on the Way to the Oscars
November 8, 2016 - On its way to the Oscars, the Dominican film Flor de Azúcar from director Fernando Báez made a stop in New York to be screened for the press and people from the arts world. The event, held in the Dominican Commission of Culture of the United States (CODOCUL), was organized by the Dominican Republic Ministry... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Joins ASOVEUSA for its Annual Gala Dinner in the Big Apple
November 7, 2016 - The Asociación de Veganos en los Estados Unidos (ASOVEUSA – Association of La Vega Residents in the US) celebrated its 6th anniversary with a gala dinner, last Saturday, in which they recognized various Dominican individuals and institutions that stand out for their support of citizens of La Vega who live abroad. The event was held... Continue Reading >
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“The Latino Vote in the US Election”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
November 7, 2016 - According to polls up to today, Hillary Clinton will be the winner tomorrow, November 8th. In the final stretch of the US presidential campaign, all indicators point to the vote among the Latino population being decisive in choosing the next resident of the White House – whether it’s the Democratic Party candidate, Hillary Clinton, or... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Joins the UN Climate Change Community for the 22nd Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC
November 7, 2016 - GFDD/Funglode was present as the Opening Ceremony of the 22nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Marrakesh, Morocco this Monday November 21, 2016. GFDD’s UN Programs and Outreach Manager, Marc Jourdan attended the session together with over twelve thousand other climate change experts... Continue Reading >
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Los Fabulosos Má Mejores: Laughter, Tenderness, Baseball, Magic…a Brilliant Story in the Heart of Washington DC
November 5, 2016 - In closing its successful series, the Dominican Film Showcase in Washington DC chose “Los Fabulosos Má Mejores” a children’s comedy that not only makes us laugh but also transmits a valuable message of hope and perseverance for adults while encouraging reflection. As part of its premiere in Washington DC on November 4th at the Art... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Gives Lecture in Mexico on the Current State of the Latin American Left
November 5, 2016 - On an invitation to discuss “The Left in Latin American in Times of Global Crisis,” the president of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, gave a lecture at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) for students, professors,... Continue Reading >
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Simple, Profound, with a Message of Hope: La familia Reyna Arrives to Washington DC Loaded with Emotion
November 4, 2016 - A simple story with a deep – and inspiring – message. La familia Reyna is any family and every family. That’s why everyone (or nearly everyone) who attended last night’s screening of the film in the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) felt moved by it, in one way or another. The screening, part of GFDD’s... Continue Reading >
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A Cry for Freedom, Love and Justice: “Flor de Azúcar” Wins Over Audience in Washington DC at it US Premiere
November 3, 2016 - It was truly a night to remember. The US premiere of veteran film director Fernando Báez’s Flor de Azúcar (Sugar Fields) at the opening night of the Dominican Film Showcase in Washington DC turned into a tribute to Dominican film, Dominican women and one of the best Dominican writers of all time, Juan Bosch…and of... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Draws Attention to Latin America’s Weakness in Science and Innovation
November 3, 2016 - The president of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), former Dominican Republic president, Dr. Leonel Fernández, has called attention to the weaknesses that are dragging down the Latin America and Caribbean region with regard to science, technology, innovation, and patent registration, which puts it at a disadvantage... Continue Reading >
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New York Welcomes Once Again the Dominican Film Showcase with the Comedy Todos los hombres son iguales and the Documentary Nana
October 31, 2016 - The city of New York welcomes, for the third consecutive year the Dominican Film Showcase, a Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) initiative, with a comedy and a documentary: Todos los hombres son iguales by Manuel Gómez Pereira, and Nana by Tatiana Fernández Geara. Like previous years, scenario of this event, which helps to... Continue Reading >
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The Dominican Book Fair in New York Recognizes GFDD/Funglode as Special Collaborator
October 31, 2016 - The philologist Orlando Alba, GFDD special guest, talks about linguistic identity during the event celebrated from October 28 to 30 Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) successfully participated, collaborating with the celebration of important activities, in the 10th edition of... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Production Value of Life Finalist at the Blue Ocean Film Festival 2016
October 31, 2016 - Value of Life, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) latest production, has been chosen by an international jury as a finalist, together with other 5 films, in the category of Short Productions. This category honors the best short films between 5 and 20 minutes in length that are “engaging, creative and empowering”, according to... Continue Reading >
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The Mexican Sunú, DREFF Audience Award 2016
October 30, 2016 - The Mexican film Sunú, directed by Teresa Camou, rose to the top this year as winner of the DREFF Audience Award from among more than 40 films and 140 screenings. Seen through the eyes of small, medium, and large Mexican maize producers, Sunú weaves different stories in a threatened rural world. The movie travels deep into the heart... Continue Reading >
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Major Global Issues with Impact in Latin America and the Caribbean Discussed by Hundreds of Students at CILA 2016
October 28, 2016 - More than 700 students attended the opening of the twelfth edition of the International Conference of the Americas (CILA 2016), organized by the Dominican United Nations Association (UNA-DR), on Wednesday October 26. The event began with a parade of the delegates from the International Court of Justice and the usual flags parade. The executive director... Continue Reading >
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Screening of Landfill Harmonic: Alliance between DREFF and the Dominican Republic Constitutional Court
October 28, 2016 - The Year Round Environmental Film Screenings Program, an initiative of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), which takes place throughout the country during the year, hosted this time the awarded documentary Landfill Harmonic, in coordination with the Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic. The staff of the institution (80 people in total), accompanied by... Continue Reading >
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