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FUNGLODE and GFDD to host STEM World 2014 Conference (Science Technology Engineering and Math)
January 6, 2014 - Knowledge drives action, and at the STEM World 2014 Conference at FUNGLODE headquarters in Santo Domingo, there is a wealth of both to be found. The two day conference, which takes place January 9 and 10 will feature an impressive roster of highly sought-after STEM all-stars from the fields of technology, education and government, who... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom to Host University of Rhode Island 2014 Winter Short Programs in January
December 18, 2013 - The InteRDom program is excited to continue strengthening its partnership with the University of Rhode Island this January, by hosting for the fourth consecutive year, two groups of students who will perform service learning activities and explore cultural, political and social elements of Dominican society. The two groups of students spending their January term in... Continue Reading >
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Wishing Our Extended Family of Friends and Supporters Glad Tidings for a Glorious Holiday Season Filled with Peace, Love, Joy and Prosperity
December 12, 2013 - On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) hosted its first Holiday Cocktail Party at the new office headquarters, centrally located in downtown, Washington, DC. The staff of GFDD was honored to have more than 60 guests, including prominent and distinguished members from international organizations, the diplomatic corp, and collaborators.... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s Eco-Huertos Program Brings Year to-a-close with Creation of 8 New School and Community Gardens
December 12, 2013 - On December 11th, the Eco-Huertos Program, which seeks to support sustainable garden creation in schools and communities throughout the Dominican Republic, successfully concluded a series of induction workshops, culminating in the establishment of 8 new fruit and vegetable garden systems. From October 19th to November 15th 2013, 8 induction workshops were held in the cities... Continue Reading >
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A certificate of participation was issued to all Dominican Students who attended the GFDD/FUNGLODE’s Global Dominican Exchange Program at Yale University
December 10, 2013 - The first college students from the Dominican Republic who participated in the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE) received a certificate of participation after their extraordinary experience at Yale University, which took place from Nov. 11 to 16, 2013. Valuing their participation in the first edition of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE), the... Continue Reading >
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DREFF joins the Dominican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in raising awareness for ocean conservation
December 6, 2013 - As part of GFDD’s Year-Round Environmental Film Screenings program, the DR Environmental Film Festival in collaboration with the Dominican Vice Ministry of Coastal Marine Resources celebrated a screening of the documentary film Planet Ocean on December 6th at Ministry headquarters in Santo Domingo. The purpose of the screening is to raise awareness and encourage dialogue... Continue Reading >
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Celebrating Dominican Artistic Achievement – FUNGLODE/GFDD Awards: Publication Launch and Announcement of 2013 Winners
December 5, 2013 - On December 5, Editorial FUNGLODE released three publications containing the winning entries of the 2012 FUNGLODE / GFDD Awards in the categories of Journalism, Novel and Essay writing. On the same day, it also announced the winners of the 2013 FUNGLODE/GFDD Awards. The annual Awards, which are divided into two groups; Literary (short stories, non-fiction, novel, poetry... Continue Reading >
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DREFF joins the Siempre Mas Foundation in realizing the Sixth and Seventh Educational Expeditions to Pico Duarte
November 25, 2013 - The Sixth and Seventh Educational Expeditions to Pico Duarte, organized by Karim Mella’s Siempre Mas Foundation, in collaboration with Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) among other organizations, took place this past September 12-15 and October 3-6, respectively. The Sixth Educational Expedition included the participation of 93... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Forms New Relationships and Finds Inspiration at CIEE Annual Conference
November 25, 2013 - The 2013 CIEE Annual Conference was buzzing with energy as InteRDom representatives joined more than 500 international education professionals to discuss innovations and demands in the field of education abroad, while forming new relationships with study abroad professionals from different universities across the US and abroad. Participants also cultivated ideas surrounding the conference’s theme, “Align.... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom to Attend CIEE Annual Conference in Minneapolis
November 19, 2013 - Staying up-to-date on current study abroad trends and practices is vital for the evolution of all international education programs. In order to discuss new innovations and demands in the field of education abroad, and to form new relationships with study abroad professionals from different universities, representatives from InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic will attend... Continue Reading >
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Yale University Hosts 10 Dominican Students for the First Successful Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program
November 16, 2013 - The majestic campus of Yale University was an elegant backdrop for the first edition of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program, which drew to a successful close on November 16, 2013 after five days of rigorous academics, engaging dialogue, lively conversation and great fun between the student members of Yale’s Dominican Student Association (Quisqueyalies) and... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE participates in the XIII Annual IDB – Civil Society Meeting
November 15, 2013 - Since 2000, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has conducted the Annual IDB Civil Society Meetings. Representatives meet with members of the Civil Society Consulting Groups (ConSocs) and civil society institutions in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The purpose of these meetings is to address issues of concern to civil society, while the... Continue Reading >
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President Fernandez Visits with Head of CLAS at Georgetown University
November 15, 2013 - During his visit to Washington DC, the former President of DR, Leonel Fernandez visited Georgetown University to meet with the Director of the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), Mark Chernick, to continue to fortify ties between their respective institutions and the Dominican Republic. President Fernandez Visits with Head of CLAS at Georgetown University View... Continue Reading >
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Former Dominican President Gives Keynote at George Washington University (GWU)
November 15, 2013 - Dr. Leonel Fernandez, Former President of the Dominican Republic and current President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development, and its sister organization in the DR, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo, (FUNGLODE), gave the keynote address at a George Washington University (GWU) seminar on November 15 entitled, "Political Communication and Campaigns: Winning Strategies and Governance."... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Strengthens Partnerships with Dominican Student Leaders from Universities and Colleges in Washington DC, and around the U.S.
November 15, 2013 - On November 15, 2013, following his successful keynote address at George Washington University entitled, "Political Communication and Campaigns: Winning Strategies and Governance”, former President of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernandez, and current president of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) took the opportunity to convene a meeting with active Dominican leaders in Washington’s academic... Continue Reading >
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Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program Launches First Activity at Yale University
November 11, 2013 - Ten Dominican college students traveled today to participate in the first edition of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program from November 11-16, 2013 at Yale University. The Global Dominican Academic Exchange program, a project of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Presents its Environmental Agenda in 20th Environmental International Film Festival (FICMA)
November 9, 2013 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, presented its year-round Environmental Program agenda at one of the most recognized festivals in Europe, the Environmental International Film Festival (FICMA) in Barcelona, Spain. In addition to the presentation, DREFF’s 2013 original 17 minute short film Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic... Continue Reading >
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Public Health Students at New York University Learn About Career Opportunities in the Dominican Republic
November 8, 2013 - InteRDom representatives promoted internship and research opportunities in the Dominican Republic to students and graduates of New York University on Friday, November 8th at the NYU Public Health Career Fair. Public Health Students at New York University Learn About Career Opportunities in the Dominican Republic Photo Gallery As the fair focused on connecting students with... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s Global Roundtable: Group 77 Coordinator for Economic Governance and Financing for Development States “Financing is a Seed That Can Have Long Term Multiplying Effects”
November 7, 2013 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development in the November edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable”, its twentieth edition, had the pleasure of receiving the Group 77 Coordinator for Economic Governance and Financing for Development, Victor Ovalles Santos. Mr. Ovalles also serves as Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of his country, the Bolivarian... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom to Participate in New York University’s Public Health Career Fair
November 4, 2013 - InteRDom continues to strengthen its relationship with New York University by participating for the second consecutive year in their Public Health Career Fair in New York City, which will take place this year on Friday, November 8 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Name: New York University’s 2013 Public Health Career Fair Date: Friday, November 8,... Continue Reading >
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