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Honorary President of GFDD Visits to U.S. Academic Institutions seeking collaboration to increase technology training in the DR
October 1, 2013 - The former President of the Dominican Republic and honorary President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the DR, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Dr. Leonel Fernández, visited various institutions of higher education and prestigious research centers in the United States, which pledged to work with the Dominican... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Fortifies Ties Between USA and DR through Golf
October 1, 2013 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, FUNGLODE, hosted a group of skilled golfers and foundation supporters at its third annual golf tournament at the historic Fresh Meadow Country Club in Great Neck, Long Island. The golfers were joined by Dominican baseball great Mr. Juan Marichal and Honorary GFDD... Continue Reading >
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United Nations Panel to Address Innovative Financing for the Post 2015 Agenda During HLD on Financing for Development, October 7 and 8
October 1, 2013 - GFDD/FUNGLODE and partner institution UBUNTU – World Forum on Civil Society Networks, the Dominican Republic Mission to the United Nations, together with the Committee on Financing for Development will host a side event entitled “Innovative Financing for the Post-2015 Agenda: The implications of a Financial Transaction Tax”, to be held within the framework of the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Publications Showcased at New York’s Premier Dominican Book Fair
September 30, 2013 - The GFDD and FUNGLODE showcased several publications including The Presence of Africa in the Caribbean, the Antilles and the United States, at a presentation and discussion panel at the 7th Annual Dominican Book Fair at Boricua College’s Manhattan campus. Two of the 16 authors who contributed to the book, Mateo Morrison and Avelino Stanley, were present... Continue Reading >
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Former Dominican Culture Minister and Literary Figure Celebrates Pedro Mir’s Great Work at GFDD’s Dominican Get-Together in the Big Apple
September 27, 2013 - Jose Rafael Lantigua, guest of GFDD’s Dominican Get-Together program, spoke to a packed auditorium at New York City’s Cervantes Institute in collaboration with the Dominican Cultural Commission in the US and FUNGLODE’s esteemed publication Revista Global (Global magazine). Within the framework of the Get-Together, Global magazine, edition no.54 was introduced and dedicated to the memory... Continue Reading >
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Low Emissions-High Effect: DREFF Sets Out To Offset Carbon Footprint
September 27, 2013 - On Sunday September 8th, GFDD/FUNGLODE held a reforestation activity in the Parque de la Biodiversidadin Monte Plata to mark the final day of the III DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) which took place at 19 screening sites and 8 cities across the Dominican Republic from September 4 to 8, 2013. Low Emissions-High Effect: DREFF Sets... Continue Reading >
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The GFDD and FUNGLODE Showcase Publications at the 7th Annual Dominican Book Fair at New York’s Boricua College
September 26, 2013 - At the 7th annual Dominican Book Fair at New York’s Boricua College Manhattan campus from September 27-29, the Foundations will be showcasing some of their outstanding publications at the Book Fair, including the book presentation of one of its most recent editions, The Presence of Africa in the Caribbean, the Antilles and the United States.... Continue Reading >
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DREFF’s ReCrearte Program Gains Momentum Across the Country
September 26, 2013 - The ReCrearte Program (www.r3crearte.org) is an initiative that was launched by GFDD and FUNGLODE, following the success of the Recycled Art workshop that took place during the second edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) in 2012. The main objectives of ReCrearte Program are to raise awareness for environmental issues among Dominicans, whilst... 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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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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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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