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UNADR Opens the 2013 MODOSI and NYDRMUN
November 30, 2012 - On Friday, November 30th, the United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNADR), in association with Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and its sister organization in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), officially launched the third annual Dominican Model of the Inter-American System (MODOSI 2013) and the ninth annual... Continue Reading >
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Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) Launches Online Shopping Site
November 28, 2012 - In this Season of Giving, GFDD is thrilled to offer unique gift ideas for everyone on your list through its new online shop. If you are looking for something special and meaningful, look no further than the charitable gifts offered by GFDD. From photobook publications, to educational books, to stunning posters and charming personal note... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Raises Awareness on Importance of Conservation at the Dominican Children and Youth Library
November 26, 2012 - As part of its mission to elevate awareness of environmental challenges and to promote protection of the natural world and its resources, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), joined forces... Continue Reading >
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Students Experience the Richness and Diversity of the Dominican Republic at GFDD and FUNGLODE Environment Exhibit in Cibao
November 23, 2012 - A group of some 100 students from Centro Educativo Jean Piaget and accompanying teachers got the opportunity to discover the awe, wonder and rich biodiversity of the Dominican Republic at an environment exhibit currently on show at the Gran Teatro de Cibao in Santiago. The Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment Photo Exhibit, inaugurated on November... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Film Showcase Program
November 19, 2012 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), in partnership with the Cinema Studies Program in the Department of Media & Communication Arts at The City College of New York (CUNY), is pleased to announce the opening of the Dominican Film Showcase Program in New York with a screening of the documentary film "Pelotero", on... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Launches Exhibit “Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment” in Santiago
November 13, 2012 - On November 8, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) inaugurated their exhibit “Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment” at Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago. The exhibit presents graphics and scientific information from the Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment, a reference book published by GFDD and... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Announces Next Dominican Get-Together in New York
November 12, 2012 - The next Dominican Get-Together in the Big Apple on Friday, December 7, continues to celebrate the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of the Dominican Republic with a presentation of a documentary screening of "Discover La Vega: Pride of my Land". The film provides a fascinating journey into the religious customs, folkloric traditions, natural diversity, history... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Creates New Internship Program with University of Mondragón
November 3, 2012 - “Student Teachers” is the latest initiative of InteRDom: Internships in the Dominican Republic in partnership with the School of Humanities at the University of Mondragón. Participants are university students in the area of education who, as interns, will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational curriculum of Dominican schools as teaching assistants. The 16... Continue Reading >
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Inauguration of Exhibit Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment at Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago
November 2, 2012 - On Thursday, November 8, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will inaugurate their exhibit “Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment” at Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago. The exhibit displays graphics and scientific information from the Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment, a reference book published by... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Interacts with Student Delegates at CILA 2012
October 30, 2012 - On Friday, October 26, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Dr. Leonel Fernández, attended the Eighth Session of the International Conference of the Americas (CILA 2012), celebrated at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana. Dr.... Continue Reading >
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UNA-DR, GFDD and FUNGLODE Inaugurate CILA 2012
October 25, 2012 - The United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR), with support from Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), inaugurated with great satisfaction, yesterday, October 24, the eighth edition of the International Conference of the Americas (CILA 2012), at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana.... Continue Reading >
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Global Roundtable to Host Angola’s Ambassador
October 25, 2012 - H.E. Ambassador Ismael Abraao Gaspar Martins of Angola has confirmed his participation at the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) initiative “Global Roundtable,” on November 12, 2012 at the New York offices of GFDD. Angola gained independence from Portugal in 1975. Despite its status as one of Africa’s major oil producers, the nation is striving to tackle the physical, social... Continue Reading >
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Official Launch The Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment on line is now available in English, November 28th, 2012
October 25, 2012 - The Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment, available on line in Spanish since 2008 and in print since 2011, is now available on line in English. While the modern world faces many environmental challenges, effective conservation and protection of our natural environment will require informed and concerned citizens. In response to this critical task, Global... Continue Reading >
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Eighth Edition of the International Conference of the Americas (CILA) Begins Today
October 24, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) are partnering with the United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR) to convene the eighth edition of the International Conference of the Americas (CILA) – the student oriented conference on global issues of greatest transcendence in Latin America and the... Continue Reading >
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The Fellows Program Announces Research Initiative with New York University Child Study Center on the Effects of Developmental Transactions during Early Childhood on the Mental Health and Functioning of Young Dominican Children
October 22, 2012 - The Fellows Program is pleased to announce that it will be collaborating with the New York University Child Study Center to realize a research project that will investigate how parenting practices impact the well-being and development of young children. The initiative will complement other studies undertaken by the Child Study Center to identify risks and... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Participate in the Discover POP Tourism Fair
October 22, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), participated in the Discover POP Tourism Fair (Discover Puerto Plata), organized by Cluster del Destino Puerto Plata (Cluster Destination Puerto Plata). GFDD and FUNGLODE had a booth at the fair, which showcased promotional materials... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Hosts Event to Present the Findings of the Fundación Vida Azul 2012 Coastal Clean-up Report
October 18, 2012 - On October 15, the Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), partnered with Fundación Vida Azul to present the institute’s “2012 Coastal Clean-Up Report” at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo. The outcome document is a statistical assessment of the results of the national... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/FUNGLODE Will Showcase Publications at “Discover POP” Tourism Fair
October 17, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will participate in the first-ever “Discover POP” Tourism Fair organized by the Clúster Turistico del Destino Puerto Plata (Destination Puerto Plata Tourism Cluster), to be celebrated at Ocean World Casino & Marina, located in Cofresi, from October 19-21. At the fair,... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Will Partner with Fundación Vida Azul to Present Fundación Vida Azul’s “2012 Coastal Clean-Up Report”
October 10, 2012 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of GFDD and FUNGLODE, will partner with Fundación Vida Azul to present Fundación Vida Azul’s "2012 Coastal Clean-Up Report." The report is a statistical assessment of the results of the national coastal clean-up project organized internationally by The Ocean Conservancy. The study analyzes the types of... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Get-Together in the Big Apple, in Collaboration with Dominican Week in the United States, Presents Discussion Forum with Director of Listín Diario, Miguel Franjul
October 5, 2012 - During his presentation, delivered before an audience of Dominican journalist of the New York Metropolitan area, Franjul encouraged professionals in the field to create a wide spectrum media platform in English that responds to the information needs of the community, recommending journalists to feature positive news about the Dominican Republic that highlights the contributions that... Continue Reading >
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