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GFDD Approved for Association with United Nations Department of Public Information
September 25, 2013 - On September 11, 2013, the UN Non-Governmental Organizations Committee announced the approval of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development for association with the Department of Public Information (DPI). The DPI was established in 1946 to promote global awareness and understanding of the work of the United Nations through radio, television, print, Internet and video-conferencing -... Continue Reading >
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Director of DR Environmental Film Festival Encourages Paradigm Shift to Slow Down Pending Damage to Natural Resources
September 25, 2013 - Founder and Director of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), Ms. Natasha Despotovic, felt compelled to express her views about the critical situation the planet finds itself in at this moment in history. Her analysis and suggestions come at a time when fewer and fewer choices are left to slow the inexorable rush towards... Continue Reading >
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Former President of the Dominican Republic, Fernández Calls to Increase Access to Technological Innovation
September 22, 2013 - The former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, declared that he sees the future of the country and of the rest of humanity with great optimism, mainly due to the "great revolution" that is occurring in the field of technological innovation and access to knowledge. Fernández, who is also President of the Dominican... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE partner with City College of NY, on Photo Exhibit: Agriculture and People: Subsistence Practices of Hispaniola
September 20, 2013 - GFDD and FUNGLODE, in association with City College of NY, Center for Worker Education, Division of Interdisciplinary Studies are partnering on a photo exhibit entitled “Agriculture and People Subsistence Practices of Hispaniola" showcasing works by Dominican conservation photographer, naturalist and illustrated-book producer, Eladio Fernandez. Eladio joins us on October 3 at the exhibit’s inaugural reception, to discuss... Continue Reading >
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Global Foundation for Democracy and Development to Take Part in Providence Latin American Film Festival with New New Dominican Short Film “Milk of Hope”
September 19, 2013 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is very pleased to announce that, for the second year it will be joining forces with the Providence Latin American Film Festival (PLAFF) to participate with a Dominican Short Film at the 2013 edition of the event, to be celebrated September 26-29. This year’s GFDD choice entry, El Seno de... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Announces First Activity of New Reverse Exchange Initiative: The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program
September 19, 2013 - In collaboration with Yale University and its Dominican Student Association, QuisqueYalies, InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic is proud to announce its latest initiative aimed at promoting cross-cultural communication and international exchange: the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program. The Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program is a joint effort between InteRDom, Yale University and the Ministry... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Get-Togethers in the Big Apple Hosts Literary Gathering
September 17, 2013 - On Thursday, September 26, as part of its Dominican Get-Togethers in the Big Apple program, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and the Dominican Cultural Commissioner in the United States, in collaboration with FUNGLODE’s esteemed publication Revista Global (Global magazine), invite you to a conference with acclaimed Dominican literary writer José Rafael Lantigua. The conference, entitled "Pedro Mir: From the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Announces Third Annual Golf Tournament
September 17, 2013 - On Tuesday, October 1, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will hold its Third GFDD Golf Tournament, celebrated at the historic Fresh Meadow Country Club, located in Lake Success, Long Island, NY. The event, which has become a GFDD tradition, will feature the participation of some 100 players and the special attendance of former... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Honorary President, Leonel Fernández participates in the Second Meeting of the Eminent Persons Group of the ACP Countries
September 12, 2013 - On Thursday, the former President of the Dominican Republic and honorary President of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the DR, (FUNGLODE), Dr. Leonel Fernández, participated in the Second Meeting of the Eminent Persons Group of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP Group), which was... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Participants Learn To Use Audiovisual Media to Promote Conservation and Environmental Topics at DREFF’s Workshops, and a Special Master Class
September 9, 2013 - More than just to entertain, one of the principal aims of the III Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is to educate and capacitate the general population of the Dominican Republic in environmental issues so that they may continue to promote the protection and conservation of the environment year-round. In order to achieve this goal,... Continue Reading >
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UNA-DR presents the Ninth Annual CILA 2013
September 9, 2013 - The United Nations Dominican Association (UNA-DR), in association with Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), presented the Ninth Annual International Conference of the Americas (CILA 2013) in Santo Domingo. Co-chairing the event were: Emil Chireno, Executive Director of UNA-DR; Yamile Eusebio, Director of GFDD New York... Continue Reading >
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Film about Man’s Most Basic Necessity, WATER, Closes the III Dominican Environmental Film Festival
September 8, 2013 - What has arguably become one of the most unique and influential Film Festivals in Latin America, the III Dominican Environmental Film Festival, organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), drew to a close on Sunday, September 8, following four extraordinary days during which audiences viewed, discussed... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Announces Winners of Second Edition of Globo Verde Dominicano Contest
September 7, 2013 - A special ceremony in the presence of directors from Film Festivals all over the world, was hosted at FUNGLODE headquarters, on Saturday evening, September 7 to announce winners of DREFF’s Second Globo Verde Dominicano Contest. After the smashing success of last year’s Globo Verde Awards, this year’s winners have also out-done themselves! The Short Film and... Continue Reading >
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British Film Director Receives Recognition Award at DREFF
September 7, 2013 - On the evening of Friday September 6, as part of the many activities of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), GFDD and FUNGLODE honored Director, Lucy Walker with a Recognition Award for Inspirational Documentary Films. Ms. Walker is represented in this year’s DREFF with her film The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom, which focuses on the aftermath... Continue Reading >
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UNA-DR, in Association with FUNGLODE and GFDD Announce Winner of 5th Dominican Youth Delegate to UN Program
September 6, 2013 - Dr. Richard Bidó Medina was selected to be the 5th Dominican Youth Delegate to the UN, as announced on Sept 6 by Executive Director of UNA-DR Mr. Emil Chireno who stressed the importance of these types of initiatives for young Dominicans to gain knowledge, development opportunities and bolster the DR’s reputation. Resident Coordinator of the United... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Inaugurates the III DR Environmental Film Festival in Several Cities around the Country on Thursday
September 6, 2013 - After its successful Gala Inauguration in Santo Domingo on Wednesday, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), opened the III Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) on Thursday with gala celebrations and gatherings, large and small, around the country, attracting... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Celebrate Opening Night Ceremony of III DR Environmental with Film Festival with Eye-opening Documentary about Population Growth
September 5, 2013 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), held their gala ceremony to inaugurate the III Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) on Wednesday evening at the Palacio del Cine-Agora Mall in Santo Domingo. Speaking to a packed hall, DREFF Director,... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Panels, Workshops, and a Special Masterclass Provide Ideal Platforms to Learn about Environmental Issues
September 4, 2013 - The III Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) which is the initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will be held in the Dominican Republic from September 4-8, 2013. To the delight of the participants, the Foundations have prepared a full spectrum of Festival program activities,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/FUNGLODE to Participate in Upcoming Dominican Book Fair in New York
September 3, 2013 - The GFDD and FUNGLODE, will be participating in the 7th annual Dominican Book Fair at New York’s Boricua College (Manhattan campus) from September 27-29. The Foundations will be featuring some of their outstanding publications at the Book Fair, including the Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment; The Presence of Africa in the Caribbean, the Antilles... Continue Reading >
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Join In with Fun and Meaningful Activities at the III Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival, 4-8 September 2013
September 3, 2013 - During the III DR Environmental Film Festival on September 4-8, 2013, participants will have a unique opportunity to take an active role in furthering the festival’s objectives aimed at awareness-raising among people in the DR about the importance of preserving and protecting the environment. To this end, GFDD and FUNGLODE have organized three main activities... Continue Reading >
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