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GFDD Hosts its 8th Golf Tournament to Support Sustainable Socioeconomic Development in the Region
September 26, 2016 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) celebrated its 8th Golf Tournament this past Monday, September 26 at the prestigious Glen Head Country Club in Long Island, New York. The purpose of this event was to raise funds in benefit of the multiple programs and initiatives put into action by GFDD in the Dominican... Continue Reading >
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“The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Are a Pact to Create a More sustainable world” States H.E Prime Minister Solberg of Norway at International Conference on Sustainable Development
September 23, 2016 - GFDD attended the fourth edition of the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) at Columbia University in New York City on September 21-22, 2016. The theme of this year’s ICSD, hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Earth Institute’s Global Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) program was Moving Forward: The SDGs in... Continue Reading >
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GFDD / Funglode Publications Donated to the Center for Latin American Studies at the New York University
September 23, 2016 - The president of GFDD / Funglode and former president of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, visited today the Center for Latin American Studies at the New York University (CLACS), where he made a donation of 50 books published by GFDD/Funglode, as well as the collection of Revista Global. View Photo Gallery The publications were... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Fernández to Carry Out a Packed 10-day Agenda in New York this Week
September 19, 2016 - On Monday the former Dominican Republic president and current head of the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), Dr. Leonel Fernández, begins a 10-day visit to the United States, where he will carry out a broad agenda of commitments with various institutions in New York City. A release distributed by journalist Annia Valdez, Fernández’s press... Continue Reading >
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner from 2007 and Landfill Harmonic Are Highlights at the Closing Ceremony of the DREFF 2016
September 18, 2016 - The sixth edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) came to an end with a flourish today after six wonderful days, 140 screenings in over 40 venues in 11 cities, making 2016 the largest and most influential Festival to date. Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, recipient of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and the movie, Landfill... Continue Reading >
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Environmental Film Festival Tribute to Dominican Filmmakers at DREFF 2016
September 17, 2016 - Globo Verde Dominicano Awards were handed out during the event and Death by a Thousand Cuts, co-directed and produced by Jake Kheel, was also screened. Funglode opened its doors this evening to host a film and environmental celebration with the Dominican Republic and its filmmakers as protagonists. During the evening, attended by Dr. Leonel Fernandez, president... Continue Reading >
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Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Joins the DREFF 2016 Wave
September 15, 2016 - Dozens of members of the technical and administrative team as well as special invited guests enjoyed an environmental film yesterday at the office of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources as part of the 6th edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF). The DREFF supports the mission promoted by the concept of... Continue Reading >
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Fernando Abruña, DREFF 2016 Guest Named “Distinguished Guest of Dominican Architects”
September 15, 2016 - Following a successful screening of the documentary La Casa Ausente at UNIBE as part of the 6th Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), the Board of Directors of the Society of Architects of the Dominican Republic named Puerto Rican architect, Fernando Abruña, “Distinguished Guest of Dominican Architects” in recognition of his successful career in international architecture. At... Continue Reading >
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Green Carpet Rolled Out to Inaugurate Sixth Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival 2016
September 13, 2016 - The Agora Mall hosted the opening ceremony of the DREFF, ushering in 6 full days of environmental films being shown in 11 cities around the country, with 45 films in 140 free screenings. More than 40 international guests are in town for the event, which also includes panels and community activities for everyone. Santo Domingo... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández to Be Keynote Speaker at ECLAC Event in Costa Rica
September 12, 2016 - Former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, traveled on Sunday to San José, Costa Rica, where he will participate as keynote speaker at the Second Session of the Conference on Science, Innovation and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). “Areas of Cooperation for... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Honored by the Central American Parliament for His Contribution to Regional Integration
September 12, 2016 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, former Dominican President and current President of Global Foundation of Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), was awarded the “Francisco de Morazán,” rank of the Gran Cruz by the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN for its Spanish acronym), the regional body’s highest distinction. The honor was paid to... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Welcomes Fall 2016 Program in Santo Domingo
September 9, 2016 - The 2016 InteRDom Fall Program officially began on September 6th, 2016 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and welcomed a diverse group of students. Scholars in the program come from American universities, but from diverse cultural backgrounds. The students attend the Naropa University, Colorado; The New School, New York; and from the University of Missouri-Kansas City,... Continue Reading >
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Celebrating Sustainable Fashion at DREFF 2016
September 9, 2016 - The sixth edition of the DREFF, taking place between September 13-18 in eleven cities around the Dominican Republic, has planned a large celebration to support and encourage sustainable fashion, which seeks to respect humans as well as the environment. At the inauguration, to be held September 13 at the Palacio del Cine-Agora Mall in Santo... Continue Reading >
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Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Dr. Rajendra Pachauri in the Dominican Republic as DREFF Guest of Honor
September 8, 2016 - The sixth edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is proud to welcome Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize recipient on behalf of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as this year’s guest of honor. Dr. Pachauri will receive the highest recognition of the Film Festival, the Colibrí Award, for his... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández to Present RD2044 in New York
September 7, 2016 - The ceremony will take place at Symphony Space on September 27 at 7pm. To attend, you must register at www.rd2044eventbrite.com. The RD2044 project, an initiative of the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), will be presented in New York on Tuesday, September 27, during a visit to the city by former Dominican Republic president and... Continue Reading >
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Disneynature and DREFF Partnered to Screen Several Films on Global Biodiversity
September 7, 2016 - This year, as part of the new partnership with Disneynature to promote global consciousness and appreciation for biodiversity, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), in collaboration with Caribbean Cinemas, will be showingMonkey Kingdom, Chimpanzee, African Cats, and Wings for Life. This represents a great opportunity for the Dominican audience, in particular students, who will be inspired to appreciate... Continue Reading >
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“The Ouster of Dilma: An Act of Chicanery”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
September 5, 2016 - Nobody accused Dilma Rousseff, the recently removed president of Brazil, of having committed an act of corruption. No voices were raised against her charging that she’d embezzled public funds for her own benefit. No one alleged bribery, subornation, or fraud. The very Senate that was trying her could find no way to condemn her. It... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Partner with UNA-USA Council of Organizations to Launch Study on Civil Society and Development On October 5th 2016 at the Church Center of the UN
September 2, 2016 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development in partnership with the United Nations Association of America (UNA-USA) Council of Organizations (COO), the Southern NY State Division of UNA-USA and the League of Women Voters will host a forum in conjunction with the release of a new study on Civil Society and Development, to be held... Continue Reading >
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Landfill Harmonic, Winner of the GFN Award 2016, Hosted by DREFF
September 2, 2016 - The winner of this year’s Green Film Network (GFN) Award – the Oscar of environmental filmmaking – has just been announced! Landfill Harmonic, the joint Uruguay/USA production directed by Brad Allgood and Graham Townsley, has been chosen from among 14 competing films representing various countries. DREFF is proud to be the first host of the annual... Continue Reading >
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“We Need to Ensure that Economic Development Reaches the Country’s Poorest” states GFDD Fellow Emma Fawcett during Publication Launch
August 31, 2016 - GFDD Fellow Emma Fawcett was joined today by a panel of experts for the launch of the latest publication by the Fellows Program titled Challenges for Sustainable Growth through Tourism in the Dominican Republic at GFDD headquarters in Washington, D.C. Marc Jourdan, GFDD UN Programs & Outreach Manager, gave the welcoming remarks stressing the importance... Continue Reading >
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