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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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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 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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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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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Partner with PADF and World Wide Views to Convene Dominican Chapter of Citizen Dialogue on Biodiversity
September 12, 2012 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), together with its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will partner with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and World Wide Views to convene the Dominican chapter of the Citizen Dialogue on Biodiversity. The event will be celebrated on Saturday, September 15,... Continue Reading >
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The Second Dominican Republic Environmental Festival Concludes with the Message that Protection of the Natural Environment is Beneficial from an Economic Standpoint As Well
September 10, 2012 - The second edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), came to a close this past Sunday, September 9, with the screening of the film Wild Wealth and the panel presentation “The Economic Value of Nature.” The film... Continue Reading >
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Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is Huge Success in Puerto Plata
September 10, 2012 - From September 6-8, Puerto Plata and Sosúa were converted, for the first time, into screening headquarters for the Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF). The event attracted the participation of a large group of students, residents and prominent authorities from the cities, including Eridania Llibre, the Governor of Puerto Plata, and Ilana Newmann, the... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Swimmer Marcos Díaz Encourages the Youth of La Caleta to Work Hard to Pursue their Dreams
September 9, 2012 - “We can achieve everything we desire regardless of what’s taking place around us. What’s important is to be determined,” declared Dominican swimmer, Marcos Díaz, during a motivational talk to young people from the community of La Caleta, on Sunday, September 9, which formed part of the Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), organized by... Continue Reading >
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Workshop on Recycling Promotes Creativity and Concern for the Environment
September 8, 2012 - Children and adults filled the large conference room at the headquarters of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic to learn about creating art from plastic bottles and cardboard cartons from instructors Bertha Santana and Moses Ros. The workshop “Recyclart,” was realized within the framework of the Second Dominican Republic Environmental... Continue Reading >
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Recycling Plays a Leading Role in the Second Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DREFF)
September 7, 2012 - This Saturday, September 8 at 4:00 pm in the auditórium of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), recycling will be the star of the Second Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DREFF). Later on the same day, the Festival will present the documentaries Discover La Vega: Pride of My Land at 5:00 pm, and Waste Land... Continue Reading >
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The Film Wild Wealth Will Conclude the Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
September 7, 2012 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) will come to a close on Sunday, September 9, with the screening of the film Wild Wealth, produced by the Inter-American Development Bank and National Geographic. The screening will take place at the auditorium of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) at 7:00 pm. The USA production (35... Continue Reading >
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Social Networks Provide an Ideal Scenario by which to Raise Awareness about Environmental Issues
September 7, 2012 - This Friday, September 7, the Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) organized the workshop “Social Networks as Generators of Environmental Impact,” which featured presentations by Farah de la Mota, Isaolym Mieses and Lorna Aquino, and a video presentation by Sebastián Bustamante. The workshop took place at the Headquarters of Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo... Continue Reading >
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“Plastic is to the Ocean as Cholesterol is to Blood”
September 6, 2012 - “Plastic is to the ocean as cholesterol is to the blood,” proclaimed environmentalist Doug Woodring, during the workshop “Plastic Vortex: Our Oceans, Plastic and Other Trash.” With these words, the representative of Ocean Recovery Alliance warned of the grave danger that the increase of plastic waste in the oceans signifies for marine life. The expert... Continue Reading >
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Ecological Filmmaking is the Most Powerful Tool by which to Advocate for Environmental Preservation
September 6, 2012 - Michael Parfit, Evan Abramson, Fernando Báez and Suzanne Chisholm consider ecological filmmaking to be the most powerful tool by which to advocate for environmental preservation. The filmmakers all spoke of the importance of incentivizing cinematographic productions, emphasizing that it is the most important tool for reaching large numbers of people and creating awareness of environmental... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Delivers Keynote Address at Fourteenth Annual Andean Development Corporation Conference
September 6, 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) urged countries in Latin America to prioritize economic development, reducing unemployment and restoring confidence in investment, as an expedited means of successfully confronting the current global crisis. Directing himself... Continue Reading >
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Workshops on Ecological Films and Plastic and Panel on Architecture for Life during Second Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival
September 6, 2012 - Today, September 6, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), organized by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will offer the workshops: “Ecological Film … Action!” and “Plastic Vortex: Our Oceans, Plastic and Other Trash” and panel presentation: “Architecture for a Good Life.” “Ecological Film … Action!”... Continue Reading >
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