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Opening Night of the DREFF 2015 Starts a Great Week of Films and Environmental Education in 11 Cities across the Country
September 9, 2015 - The 5th Dominican Environmental Film Festival, which will be held from September 8th to 11th in 11 cities in the country, was inaugurated in Santo Domingo yesterday with the film Landfill Harmonic and the special presence of its protagonists: the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura from Paraguay, who are the guests of honor at this year’s festival. In... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and Funglode to launch fall publication titled Climate Change Adaptation in the Dominican Republic: Impact on Coastal Resources and Communities
September 8, 2015 - GFDD and Funglode will launch a new edition of their publication series Research and Ideas in English and in Spanish, in the fall of 2015 in both the United States and the Dominican Republic. The publication which is titled Climate Change Adaptation in the Dominican Republic: Impact on Coastal Resources and Communities isauthored by 2014... Continue Reading >
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100 Loyola Students Learn How to Make Environmental Short Films in 72 Hours
September 8, 2015 - In an effort to train a new generation of Dominican filmmakers to spread the message about environmental protection and sustainable development, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) offered a workshop to students at Colegio Loyola in Santo Domingo. The workshop is called “Environmental Short Films in 72 Hours.” View Photo Gallery Given by Gabriel... Continue Reading >
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The DREFF and a New Generation of Dominican Filmmakers
September 7, 2015 - The 5th Dominican International Film Festival, which will be held on September 8 to 13th in 11 cities in the country, aims to develop a new generation of environmental filmmakers. In this year’s festival, in addition to the panels and forums with national and international experts that will be held after each screening, the DREFF... Continue Reading >
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What Happens When the Bees Disappear?
September 4, 2015 - In recent years, more and more honeybees have been disappearing- literally vanishing from their hives. This phenomenon is known as Colony Collapse Disorder, and is a very real threat to the farmers who produce many of our favorite fruits and vegetables. “The Vanishing of the Bees”, a film co-produced by George Langworthy and Maryam Henein,... Continue Reading >
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GDAE Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice Commences at University of Washington
September 3, 2015 - The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program is excited to bring six Dominican law students to Seattle, Washington, to participate for the first time in the Summer Institute in Transnational Law and Practice at the University of Washington (UW) School of Law, from September 4-18, 2015. The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) Summer Institute is... Continue Reading >
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UN General Assembly Transmits to its Seventieth Session the Outcome Document on the Post 2015 Development Agenda
September 2, 2015 - GFDD was present for the 101st plenary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly as it decided to transmit to its seventieth session the outcome document entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, for adoption during the 25-27 September UN summit on the post-2015 development agenda. H. E. Sam Kutesa, President of... Continue Reading >
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San Juan de la Maguana Welcomes the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival Once Again
September 1, 2015 - From September 9 to 12, San Juan de la Maguana will be one of the 11 cities to welcome this year the 5th annual Dominican Environmental Film Festival, an initiative of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode). The Monina Cámpora Cultural Center is the chosen stage for... Continue Reading >
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Jon Bowermaster to be Guest of Honor at DREFF 2015
August 31, 2015 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), and initiative of GFDD/Funglode, is honored and excited to announce filmmaker, author, and award-winning journalist Jon Bowermaster as a guest of honor at this year’s festival. Jon will be present at the screenings of his film Antarctica, On the Edge 3D, and will be leading a panel discussion at... Continue Reading >
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Environmental Activism Runs in the Family- Bobbi and Emily Hunter to Attend DREFF 2015
August 31, 2015 - A mother-daughter activist duo, Bobbi and Emily Hunter are no strangers to encouraging environmental change. As the wife and child, respectively, of Bob Hunter, the first president of Greenpeace, the family has always been involved in environmental awareness. Bobbi and Emily will be present at the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) this September as... Continue Reading >
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“The Fragility of the Global Economy”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
August 31, 2015 - Recently the New York financial markets were shaken when the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,000 points before anyone could react, closing at a low of 586 points. Although, later days saw a certain level of recovery, the volatility in stock prices of firms listed on that index continues, with investor anxiety on the rise... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Unanimously Elected President of European Union – Latin America and the Caribbean Foundation (EU-LAC)
August 30, 2015 - The 33 countries that make up the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) voted for Fernández. His candidacy was presented by the government of the Dominican Republic through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The President of GFDD/Funglode , Dr. Leonel Fernández, was unanimously selected to preside over the European Union – Latin America... Continue Reading >
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5th Annual Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival Also Comes to Puerto Plata
August 28, 2015 - Yamile Eusebio, Operations Director, gave the details on the upcoming environmental film festival, which will take place against the backdrop of places such as the Sosúa Bay Hotel, Gregorio Urbano Gilbert Polytechnic School, and Santa Rosa de Lima College. This year, Puerto Plata will be one of the 11 cities to host the 5th Annual Dominican... Continue Reading >
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New Phone App for DREFF 2015 Puts Information at Your Fingertips!
August 28, 2015 - GFDD/Funglode are excited to announce the availability of the new app for the upcoming Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)! With the app, you can access information on film panels, workshops, activities, exhibit listings, and more! Check the daily schedules to see what films are being screened and where. Browse the Attendees to find out... Continue Reading >
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The Recycled Orchestra of Cautera and film Landfill Harmonic Kick Off the 5th Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
August 27, 2015 - The 5th edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is proud to present the Recycled Orchestra of Cautera and its Director, Favio Chávez, as guests of honor and the stars of the DREFF opening night. Opening night will be held in Santo Domingo on September 8th at the Palacio del Cine de Ágora Mall... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Sponsors Screening of A Sea Turtle Story at the Tree of Hope in Santo Domingo
August 27, 2015 - The Tree of Hope, located in the central atrium of the Ágora Mall, was the backdrop on August 23rd for the screening of the animated short film A Sea Turtle Story, thanks to the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival’s (DREFF) Year Round Environmental Film Screenings program. The event, coordinated by the Tropicalia Foundation and Educa, brought together... Continue Reading >
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Community Activities Encourage Involvement at the DREFF
August 26, 2015 - Along with screening over 30 inspiring films, the DREFF will host multiple community activities during the week of the festival this September. These activities range from demonstrations and contests to exhibits and hands-on activities. The goal of these activities at the DREFF is to promote dialogue and the exchange of knowledge and experience, and inspire... Continue Reading >
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More than 35 films, 30 venues, 11 cities, 40 special guests and 12 countries in the DREFF 2015
August 24, 2015 - With hot topics that range from recycling and activism, to food waste and animal extinction, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival will take place from September 8th to the 13th all around the Dominican Republic Over 35 films, documentaries, and national and international short films will be displayed at the fifth edition of the Dominican... Continue Reading >
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San Francisco de Macorís Hosts 5th Edition of Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
August 24, 2015 - The Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE) is the venue for several activities to be held September 9-11. The 5th edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) is opening in San Francisco de Macorís on Wednesday September 9th through... Continue Reading >
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“An Open Letter to Jimmy Carter”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
August 17, 2015 - Dear President and Friend: A short while ago, for health reasons, you suspended a trip to Guyana, where you were meant to head a delegation to monitor the electoral process in that South American nation, causing the rest of us in the delegation a bit of worry. Our minds were put at ease, however, when... Continue Reading >
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