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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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Environment Dictionary Exhibit Inaugurated at the Dominican Children’s Library (Biblioteca Infantil y Juvenil República Dominicana)
September 3, 2013 - A group of some 50 enthusiastic public school students from La Escuela Básica de Jacagua had the rare opportunity of discover the wondrous and rich biodiversity of their country at an exhibit currently on display at the Dominican Children’s Library (Biblioteca Infantil y Juvenil República Dominicana). Environment Dictionary Exhibit Inaugurated at the Dominican Children’s Library... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Activities to Kick-Off with Opening of Two Extraordinary Exhibits
September 2, 2013 - As part of the long-awaited lead-up to the III DREFF, the Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment Exhibit officially opens at the Dominican Children’s Library on September 3, at 10:00 am. The Library is on George Washington Avenue in Santo Domingo. The sixty-six panels, on display until the end of September, provide basic knowledge on... Continue Reading >
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GFDD honorary President Negotiates Support to Further Develop the Film Industry and Other Technology-related Innovations for the Benefit of the Dominican Republic
August 30, 2013 - The former President of the Dominican Republic and honorary President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Dr. Leonel Fernández, has conducted important contacts in both Miami, and Chicago, in order to secure technical advice and financial support to help develop the film industry and promote technological... Continue Reading >
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Jon Bowermaster to be Guest of Honor of III DR Environmental Film Festival
August 28, 2013 - GFDD/FUNGLODE, is pleased to announce the participation of renowned environmentalist Jon Bowermaster as a Guest of Honor at the III DR Environmental Film Festival to be held September 4 - 8, 2013. Noted oceans expert and longtime grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council, Jon Bowermaster, is the founder of the “Oceans 8” project, a... Continue Reading >
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GFDD, FUNGLODE and the Puerto Plata Tourism Cluster Present the III Edition of the DR Environmental Film Festival
August 24, 2013 - On Friday August 23, 2013, the III Edition of the DR Environmental Film Festival was announced at a press conference held in the government offices of Puerto Plata. The Festival, to be held from September 4-8, will take place in eight cities: Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, San Francisco de... Continue Reading >
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Renowned filmmakers Lucy Walker and Yann Arthus-Bertrand participate as Guests of Honor during the III DR Environmental Film Festival
August 23, 2013 - On August 12, GFDD/FUNGLODE are delighted to announce the participation of this year’s Guests of Honor at the III DR Environmental Film Festival (September 4-8, 2013), namely two-time Academy Award nominated British film maker Ms. Lucy Walker and the reputed French photographer, journalist, reporter and environmentalist, Mr. Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Lucy has made over 15 films... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE in Association with the Perelló Cultural Center present the third edition of the Dominican Environmental Film Festival in Baní
August 15, 2013 - The third edition of the Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) will take place September 4 to 8 in eight cities: Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, San Francisco de Macoris, Baní, San Juan de la Maguana and Sosúa. The event will be held in a total of 19 movie theaters, with... Continue Reading >
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Former President Fernández Promotes the Development of Dominican Cinema in the United States
August 13, 2013 - This past Monday, the former President of the Dominican Republic and honorary President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Dr. Leonel Fernández, visited the Maurice Kanbar Film and Television Institute of the Tisch School of Arts at New York University, one of the most prestigious schools... Continue Reading >
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Announcement of Change of UN Accreditation Status for GFDD and FUNGLODE
August 9, 2013 - On July 18, 2013, within the framework of Substantive Session of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development was officially granted special consultative status with ECOSOC. At the same time, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarollo (FUNGLODE), its sister organization in the Dominican... Continue Reading >
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Follow DREFF’s New Blog
August 9, 2013 - As the III Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) rapidly approaches (the event is taking place on September 4-8, 2013), GFDD is actively seeking to engage Dominicans in the run up to this exciting event which aims to awareness and deepen the understanding of environmental issues among Dominican audiences. As part of this effort, GFDD... Continue Reading >
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Taxes Are an Antidote to Aid Dependence and a Solution to Sustainable Growth Says United Nations Official during GFDD’s Global Roundtable
August 7, 2013 - Michael Lennard, Chief of International Tax Cooperation and Trade in the Financing for Development Office (FfDO) of the United Nations, joined GFDD at its broadcast program for an interesting discussion on international tax matters, and asserted that taxes are an antidote to aid dependence and a solution to sustainable growth. Too often, taxation is seen... Continue Reading >
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GFDD & FUNGLODE present III DR Environmental Film Festival
August 5, 2013 - The third edition of the DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) will be held on September 4-8 in eight cities: Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, San Francisco de Macorís, Baní, San Juan de la Maguana and Sosúa and a total of 19 venues and an inviting lineup for schools, universities and... Continue Reading >
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