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GFDD, FUNGLODE and UNA-DR Celebrate the Inauguration of the VII Edition of the International Conference of the Americas, CILA 2011
October 27, 2011 - More than 1,000 youth attended the Inaugural Ceremony of the seventh edition of the International Conference of the Americas, CILA 2011. This year’s program of academic activities is directed both to the youth delegates and to their professors. The words of welcome were delivered by CILA 2011 Secretary-General, Triana Aybar. Ms. Aybar reminded the delegates... Continue Reading >
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The Dictionary of the Environment is Launched in Santiago
October 27, 2011 - Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and its sister organization in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), presented the Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment in this city, last Wednesday, the 26th. Omar Ramirez, Director of the Center for Environmental and Sustainable Development Studies, and Catherine Florentino, Coordinator of FUNGLODE’s... Continue Reading >
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The photo exhibit, New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, was displayed at the Plaza de la Constitucion in Santiago, Chile
October 26, 2011 - In its first presentation in South America, the photo exhibit "New Perspectives: Dominican Republic" opened the evening of October 25th in Santiago, at an exquisite location across from the presidential palace, La Moneda. The corner, one of the busiest and liveliest streets in the city, sits in the heart of the city, where public servants... Continue Reading >
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Photo exhibit, New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, opens a window into the soul of the Dominican Republic in Santiago, Chile
October 26, 2011 - Photo exhibit "New Perspectives: Dominican Republic" in Chile, produced by GFDD in collaboration with the Dominican Republic Embassy in Chile, started its journey in South America with a display at the prestigious art gallery Jorge Carroza in Santiago, Chile. A group of Chilean artists, among which, were renowned film and TV director Silvio Caiozzi, photographer... Continue Reading >
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The Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment on line is now available in English – November 28th, 2012
October 25, 2011 - 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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Residents of Rhode Island Experience Photo Exhibit: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic
October 21, 2011 - Residents of Rhode Island enjoyed the natural beauty, culture and integral spirit of the Dominican Republic during a special Gala Gallery Night Reception sponsored by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in collaboration with the University of Rhode Island’s Urban Arts & Culture Program. Via GFDD/FUNGLODE’s aerial... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Movie, “La Hija Natural” Makes Oscar List for 2012
October 17, 2011 - A Dominican movie made with the support of several institutions including GFDD and FUNGLODE, has made it to the list of official Oscar entries of Best Foreign Film submissions. “Love Child” (La Hija Natural), written and directed by Dominican Republic’s first female director, Leticia Tonos, has been selected to represent the Dominican Republic at the... Continue Reading >
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Southern New Jersey Won Over by First-Ever Dominican get-together in the Garden State
October 14, 2011 - On Friday, October 14, 2011, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and elected government officials united with filmmakers and athletes to help GFDD, and its partner institution The Dominican American Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey, to come together at the first ever Dominican Get-Together in the Garden State. The evening’s highlights included a screening of the... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom’s Advertisement in “IIE Networker” Brings More Visibility to the Program
October 14, 2011 - The Fall 2011 edition of the International Institute for Education’s biannual IIENetworker Magazine is finally available, and it features a half-page advertisement for InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic in both its online and print editions, as well as the institutional video of InteRDom’s parent institution, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) on its... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Continues Collaboration with Baruch College at Third Annual Work Abroad Fair
October 13, 2011 - Over the years InteRDom’s relationship with Baruch College in downtown Manhattan, New York City, has passed through many phases, and it moved into a new stage on Thursday, October 13, when InteRDom representatives attended the Third Annual Work Abroad Fair, sponsored by the Weissman Center for International Business. This was the first collaboration between InteRDom... Continue Reading >
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Conference at FUNGLODE on Best Practices in the Management of Internship Programs for Companies and Colleges Concludes
October 13, 2011 - The 7th edition of the annual InteRDom Conference took place at FUNGLODE headquarters on October 13, and it brought together businesses and universities to discuss international standards that allow human resources and higher education professionals to facilitate access for college students to internships and to the development of a career plan. Christian Garcia, Executive Director... Continue Reading >
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V Dominican Book Fair Features Publications by GFDD and FUNGLODE
October 7, 2011 - Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and its counterpart in the United States, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), were part of the New York V Dominican Book Fair, which took place at Boricua College in Manhattan from October 7 to 9. Sponsored jointly by the Dominican Commissioner of Culture in the United... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Republic and Organization of American States (OAS) Call for Greater Central American and Caribbean (SICA-CARICOM) Integration
October 7, 2011 - President Leonel Fernandez stressed the importance of Central American and Caribbean countries creating a regional body that fosters dialogue and integration in the region. He made this statement during his appearance at the forum "Economic Outlook and Challenges for Central America and the Caribbean in the Global Economy,” organized by the Global Foundation for Democracy... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Attends Seminar on Global Transaction Tax Organized by UBUNTU Forum
October 5, 2011 - On September 22, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the seminar “Innovating in Justice, Innovating in Finance: Time for a Financial and Currency Transaction Tax,” organized by the UBUNTU Forum in collaboration with the Global Progressive Forum and the Center of Concern at the Salvation Army Auditorium in New York City. The seminar... Continue Reading >
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FUNGLODE and GFDD to host economic forum “Economic Perspectives and Challenges for Central America and the Caribbean in the Global Economy”
September 28, 2011 - FUNGLODE and GFDD will convene a forum in collaboration with the Organization of American States at the FUNGLODE headquarters on October 6, 2011 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm titled "Economic Perspectives and Challenges for Central America and the Caribbean in the Global Economy." The activity, which aims to motivate the strengthening of economic ties between... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Get-togethers in the Big Apple Branch Out To The Garden State
September 28, 2011 - The Dominican Get-togethers in the Big Apple have been received so well in New York, that Southern New Jersey has also formally requested that GFDD and FUNGLODE partner with them on this initiative. GFDD and FUNGLODE, in association with the Dominican American Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey, are hosting a major Dominican Get-together... Continue Reading >
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New Perspectives: Dominican Republic Photo Exhibit Travels to South America
September 27, 2011 - The highly acclaimed Dominican exhibit, New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, organized by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and FUNGLODE continues its international travels to Santiago, Chile, this coming October. One of the most recognizable and important places in the city, La Plaza de la Constitución, just in front of the Chilean Presidential Palace,... Continue Reading >
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XXI Ibero-American Summit” in Paraguay to Feature Dominican Exhibit Entitled “Innovation in Education and Training”
September 27, 2011 - GFDD and FUNGLODE will support the XXI Ibero-American Summit taking place in Asuncion, Paraguay on October 28 and 29, 2011 under the theme “Transformation of the State and Development”. Established in 1991, the Ibero-American Summit is a forum for facilitating regional cooperation and concerted political action on issues of concern to Latin American countries as... Continue Reading >
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Students at Yale University Plan Ahead for International Experiences
September 26, 2011 - On Friday, September 23, InteRDom representatives traveled to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut to participate for the second consecutive year in the International Opportunities Fair, given by the undergraduate Career Services office. InteRDom, a program created by GFDD and FUNGLODE, had a booth at the fair, where representatives met distributed materials, showed students sample... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Announces 2011 Annual Conference: Good Management Practices for Internship Programs
September 26, 2011 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) present the 7th Annual Conference given by its internship, research and academic exchange program, InteRDom (Internships in the Dominican Republic) October 12-13 in their headquarters in Santo Domingo. The InteRDom Conference since its... Continue Reading >
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