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IV DREFF Officially Inaugurated in Santo Domingo
September 10, 2014 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), commenced their IV annual Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), a five-day event held from September 10 to 14, 2014. More than 80 screenings in 10 auditoriums and venues across the Dominican Republic... Continue Reading >
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Explore the New and Improved InteRDom Website
September 9, 2014 - In an effort to keep up with the changing landscape of technology and information-sharing, InteRDom is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new web platform which will better enable local and international students and partners to access information about InteRDom’s programs and services. Featuring four portals catered to InteRDom’s four main audiences—international students,... Continue Reading >
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Globo Verde Dominicano to Recognize Films on Environmental Issues
September 5, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will recognize the production and distribution of films on climate change and sustainable development topics with the Globo Verde Dominicano Award 2014. This contest is an essential part of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) to be celebrated September 10-14, 2014; the winners will be announced on... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Participates in the XVIII Annual CAF Conference in Washington, D.C.
September 5, 2014 - Latin American and global leaders as well as representatives from international development organizations and multilateral banks came together at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. on September 3-4, 2014, to debate the region’s challenges during XVIII Annual CAF Conference. The event, hosted by the Development Bank of the Latin America (CAF), the Inter-American Dialogue and the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Will Launch New Book on Sustainable Development and Green Economy
September 3, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will launch the book Hacia el desarrollo sostenible y la economía verde en la República Dominicana (Towards sustainable development and green economy in Dominican Republic), publication which includes a brief analysis of the current sustainable development in a global context, a compilation of national and international legislation regarding... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Contribute to a Successful 65th Annual NGO DPI Conference
August 29, 2014 - Friday August 29th 2014, marked the end of the 65th Annual UN Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organization Conference (the Conference), a three day conference which started on Wednesday August 27th. The conference aimed to provide an opportunity for civil society, international networks and activists to develop an action agenda to mobilize messaging, advocacy strategies, partnerships... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Greets UNA-USA Executive Director at August Edition of GFDD Global Roundtables
August 29, 2014 - For the August edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) sat down with Chris Whatley, the Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the United States (UNA USA). The session focused on the important role played by civil society organizations in advancing the work of the... Continue Reading >
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Emma Fawcett Brings Tourism and Development to Center Stage Through Fellows Program
August 28, 2014 - The Fellows Program, an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, is excited to introduce our newest scholar Emma Fawcett, doctoral candidate in international relations at the School of International Service at American University. Emma’s research interests include international development, political economy, and social movement studies, with a regional focus on Latin America and the Caribbean. Her dissertation explores the... Continue Reading >
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Years of Living Dangerously Wins 2014 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
August 27, 2014 - GFDD and FUNGLODE are delighted to announce that on Monday August 27, 2014, the acclaimed Showtime Series Years of Living Dangerously won the 2014 Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series”. The series was also nominated by The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Writing for... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE to Exhibit Work from the ReCrearte Program during 65th Annual NGO DPI Conference
August 25, 2014 - On Wednesday Thursday August 27th 2014, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will exhibit the work of the ReCrearte Program as part of the 65th Annual UN Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organization Conference (the Conference). The exhibit will be located on a panel in the Curved... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Co-Sponsor Public Health Panel Discussion and Workshop on Infectious Disease and Antibiotic Resistance in the Post-2015 Development Agenda
August 22, 2014 - On Thursday August 28th 2014, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will co-sponsor a panel discussion and workshop organized by the United Nations Association of the U.S.A. (UNA-USA)- Council of Organizations, during the 65th Annual UN Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organization Conference (the Conference). The event... Continue Reading >
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Puerto Plata One of the Hosts Cities of the IV Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
August 21, 2014 - Five major locations in Puerto Plata will be host of major events and film screenings during DREFF From September 11 to 13 Puerto Plata will be one of the host cities for the IV edition of the Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF). Sosúa Bay Grand Casino, Plan Reforma School, Santa Rosa de Lima School, the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Short Film Is a Finalist in BLUE 2014”s International Ocean Film Competition
August 20, 2014 - Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience (¿Basura o recurso? Experiencia de la República Dominicana?) was selected as a finalist in BLUE 2014’s International Ocean Film Competition in the Foreign Language category. The 17-minute short film (http://garbage.dreff.org), directed by Natasha Despotovic, came out on top in a tight competition: 350 films from 45 countries are participating... Continue Reading >
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Applications Now Open for Dominican Law Students to Participate in Exchange with the University of Georgia School of Law
August 19, 2014 - Because of the great success of the first edition, the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program and the University of Georgia School of Law are pleased to announce the second Transnational Law Program from October 18-26, 2014, in Athens, Georgia. The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) Transnational Law Program is a collaborative effort between InteRDom,... Continue Reading >
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Apply Now! Global Dominican Academic Exchange Announces its Next Program at the University of Pennsylvania
August 19, 2014 - InteRDom is excited to announce the site of the next Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program: The University of Pennsylvania. Dominican undergraduate students from all study areas are invited to apply to participate in this exciting exchange experience, which will take place from September 22-27, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Participants will be paired with a student member... Continue Reading >
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GFDD & FUNGLODE Present IV DR Environmental Film Festival
August 14, 2014 - The fourth edition of the DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of FUNGLODE/GFDD, will be held from September 10-14 in 10 cities: Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata, San Francisco de Macorís, Baní, San Juan de la Maguana, La Vega, Samaná, San Cristobal and Sosúa and a total of 20 venues and... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Supports the Group of Dominican Professionals in Washington, D.C. (GDP-WASH)
August 13, 2014 - On August 12, 2014, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) welcomed in its D.C. office a group of representatives of the Group of Dominican Professionals in Washington, D.C. (GDP-WASH). GFDD is supporting their efforts to become more active and promote a more dynamic Dominican diaspora in this city. GDP-WASH is a non-profit organization founded... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Hosts Networking Breakfast for Organizations: “Sustainability In Cutting Edge Organizations”
August 13, 2014 - On Wednesday morning, August 13th, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), through its InteRDom program, hosted a networking breakfast for partner organizations wherein they discussed “Sustainability In Cutting Edge Organizations” in Santo Domingo at FUNGLODE’s art gallery. Patricia Cuevas de Pittet, Director of Human Resources at... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Hosts Second 2014 “Networking Sessions for Organizations” at FUNGLODE
August 11, 2014 - On Wednesday, August 13th, at 9:00 a.m. InteRDom will host this year’s second edition of "Networking Sessions for Organizations" at the FUNGLODE Art Gallery. The event features the participation of the program’s valued partner, keynote speaker Patricia Cuevas de Pittet, Director of Human Resources of Grupo Universal and former president of the Dominican Association of... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Greet Executive Director of UNA-USA, at its August Session of GFDD Global Roundtables
August 8, 2014 - For the August edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is honoured to invite Chris Whatley, Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the United States. Throughout his career, Mr. Whatley has held several high level positions on Capitol Hill. Prior to joining UNA-USA, he served... Continue Reading >
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