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GFDD and FUNGLODE Join Forces with the 6th Dominican Book Fair in New York
October 4, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracy y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) partnered with the Dominican Culture Commission to celebrate the 6th Dominican Book Fair in New York, dedicated to the theme “Reading Helps you Growing,” September 28-30 at Boricua College in North Manhattan. At the Fair, GFDD and FUNGLODE presented to the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte Ends On A High Note For Students
October 4, 2012 - The Third Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte, orchestrated by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in collaboration with mountaineer Karim Mella’s Fundacion Siempre Mas, took place on October 4 – 7, with the participation of fifty-five students and professors from Liceo San Juan Bautista del Caimito, Moca and Nuestra... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Partners with PLAFF to Bring the Dominican Film Showcase to the City of Providence, RI
October 3, 2012 - The Dominican Film Showcase, coordinated by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) in partnership with the Providence Latin American Film Festival (PLAFF), proved to be an enormous success. The Showcase debuted the films La Lucha de Ana, a 2012 production by Dominican director Bladimir Abud, and Ballplayer: Pelotero, a 2011 production by directors Ross... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernandez Affirms that Latin American Universities Must Work to Improve Quality of Instruction during Roundtable at Manhattanville College
October 3, 2012 - During the roundtable “Regional Development in a Global Context,” organized by the Manhattanville College School of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, Dr. Leonel Fernández, former President of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), made the case... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s Second Annual Golf Tournament Establishes Bridges for Ongoing Cooperation
October 2, 2012 - On Monday, October 1, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) held its second GFDD Golf Tournament, celebrated at the historic Fresh Meadow Country Club, located in Flushings, Queens. The event, which has become a GFDD tradition, featured the participation of 80 players. Guests enjoyed a welcome breakfast before hitting the course for the official... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Expresses Optimism regarding the Democratic Process in Haiti during Public Conversation at Brown University in Providence, RI
October 1, 2012 - On Monday, October 1, 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, participated in the public conversation “Democratic Leadership and the Challenges of the 21st Century,” followed by the panel discussion “Democratization: Lessons from Leaders,” organized by... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Will Organize Dominican Get-Together with Acclaimed Dominican Journalist Miguel Franjul
September 26, 2012 - On Friday, October 5, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will organize a discussion forum with acclaimed Dominican journalist Miguel Franjul. The event will take place from 10:45 am to 12:45 pm in the Park Avenue Theater, located at 780 Third Avenue, on the corner of 48th, Manhattan, NY 10017. Mr. Franjul will share... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Partners with Blue Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Event to Kick Start the Week-Long Series of Events
September 26, 2012 - Members of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) team, represented by Emy Rodriguez, Director of Programming; Margaret Hayward, Panel Coordinator; and Alexandra Tabar, Workshop Manager & Multimedia Coordinator, are presently in Monterey, California working with the Blue Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Event. The week-long program of films, presentations by world-renowned speakers, master classes,... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Announces 2012 Audience Award Winners
September 25, 2012 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is pleased to announce this year’s Audience Award Winners. Out of DREFF 2012’s diverse selection of 24 acclaimed films – 13 featured films, 6 short films, 3 Dominican productions and 2 retrospectives – audience members selected their top picks. First prize went to In Organic We Trust. The... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Will Showcase Publications at 6th Annual Dominican Book Fair
September 25, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is pleased to be partnering once again with the Dominican Commissioner for Culture in New York to celebrate the 6th Annual Dominican Book Fair. The Fair will be celebrated September 28-30, 2012 at Boricua College in the Bronx. The annual event celebrates the literary contributions of Dominican authors,... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Suggests Creation of Legal Mechanism to Sanction Cases of Religious Blasphemy and Insult during UNESCO High-Level Debate
September 24, 2012 - On Friday, September 21, 2012, during the high-level debate: convened by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, Dr. Leonel Fernández, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), recommended that... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Will Join Forces with the Providence Latin American Film Festival to Present Dominican Film Showcase
September 20, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is very pleased to announce that it will be joining forces with the Providence Latin American Film Festival (PLAFF) to present a Dominican Film Showcase during the 2012 edition of the event, to be celebrated September 27-30. In an effort to endorse the burgeoning film industry of the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD, FUNGLODE and UNA-DR Select Finalist Isaac Vásquez Montilla to Serve as Dominican Republic Youth Delegate before the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly
September 20, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is pleased to announce that Mr. Isaac Vásquez Montilla has been selected by GFDD, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and the United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR) to serve as the Dominican Republic Youth Delegate before the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs Committee (Third Committee)... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Teachers will Participate in Competition in Peru, with Support from GFDD, FUNGLODE, Microsoft and the Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic
September 19, 2012 - Four Dominican teachers will participate today, September 19, and tomorrow, September 20, in the competition “Innovative Teachers” in Lima, Peru, which is the result of a collaboration between Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), Microsoft’s Partners in Learning Program, and the Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic.... Continue Reading >
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Global Foundation for Democracy and Development will Host Second Golf Tournament in New York
September 19, 2012 - On Monday, October 1, 2012, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will host its 2nd GFDD Golf Tournament on the picturesque grounds of the Fresh Meadow Country Club, located in Flushing, Queens. The benefit will help support the numerous projects and programs realized by the Foundation, which seek to foster social, economic and democratic... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Invited to Participate in UNESCO High-Level Debate on Friday, September 21 in Commemoration of International Day of Peace
September 18, 2012 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), has been invited by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to participate in the high-level debate: “Contemporary challenges and approaches to building a lasting culture of... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Asserts that Creation of EU-LAC Foundation Represents a New Paradigm for International Relations
September 18, 2012 - The 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, asserted on Monday, September 17, that the creation of the European Union, Latin American and the Caribbean Foundation (EU-LAC Foundation) represents a new paradigm for international relations that,... Continue Reading >
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Dominicans Reaffirm their Commitment to Protect Biodiversity during Dominican Chapter of Citizen Dialogue
September 18, 2012 - On Saturday, September 15, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) successfully concluded the Dominican Chapter of the Citizen Dialogue on Biodiversity, during the initiative “World Wide Views on Biodiversity,” organized by the Technology Council of Denmark, with support from the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity. Twenty-five countries,... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández will be Recognized as “Statesman of the Year” by the Canadian Council of the Americas
September 17, 2012 - The Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will be recognized by the Canadian Council of the Americas (CCA) with the Statesman of the Year Award, for his leadership during his presidency. The distinguished Canadian association will award Dr.... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Will Deliver Address at Forum “New Grounds for the Relations between the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean – Towards a Relevant Partnership” in Hamburg, Germany
September 17, 2012 - Today, September 17, Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will deliver an address during the forum “New Grounds for the Relations between the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean – Towards a Relevant Partnership,” organized by the European... Continue Reading >
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