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Dominican Republic Global Film Festival introduces New Features
October 21, 2010 - Excitement is mounting for the 4th edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), which this year takes place November 16 through 21. The Festival, which has taken place annually in various cities around the Dominican Republic since 2006, is a week-long showcase of the best new feature films, shorts and documentaries from around... Continue Reading >
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Jury Begins Evaluating 50 Entries for Second Annual Short Film Competition
October 19, 2010 - With the massive participation of young filmmakers, the II Dominican Short Film Competition is now in the selection stage in which 11 films, out of the 50 entries, will be chosen in this first round of the contest. The jury, comprised of experienced film professionals from the Dominican Republic and abroad, is beginning its task... Continue Reading >
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Youth Delegates from the Dominican Republic host Side-Event on Youth Activism at their Permanent Mission to the United Nations
October 13, 2010 - The event counted with the participation of Youth Delegates from over 20 countries, with the purpose of engaging in intercultural dialogue and discussing youth activism from viewpoints around the world. (October 13th, 2010, New York, New York) The Dominican Republic’s Youth Delegates to the United Nations General Assembly, Ms. Cristina Zapata and Ms. Pamela Martinez,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD is Present at Latin American Studies Association Conference in Toronto, Canada
October 12, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) attended the Annual Conference of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) in Toronto, Canada, which took place October 6-9. LASA is the largest association of professionals involved in the study of Latin America. The Association boasts a membership of specialists from diverse disciplines, from around the world, representing... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s Honorary President Dr. Leonel Fernández Visits the Foundation’s New York Location
September 28, 2010 - On Sunday, September 27, 2010, President Leonel Fernández, Honorary President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), and First Lady Dr. Margarita Cedeño de Fernández, made an official visit to GFDD’s New York Office, where they were greeted by GFDD Staff Members. Dr. Leonel Fernández’s visit, which... Continue Reading >
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GFDD’s 1st Golf Tournament Surpasses Fundraising Expectations; Dominicans around the World to Benefit
September 22, 2010 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, Honorary President of GFDD, awards the wining team with the 2010 GFDD Cup Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), a foundation that promotes the educational and professional development of future generations of Dominicans throughout the world, and the social, economic and democratic development of the country, united a strong group of... Continue Reading >
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Traveling Photo Exhibit: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic opens at UN headquarters in NYC
September 22, 2010 - On September 20, 2010 the United Nations North Lawn building played host to the inaugural reception of the traveling Photo Exhibit: New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, an initiative by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD)/Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE). Distinguished guests at the opening included Ambassador Federico Cuello of the Dominican Mission... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Host Cocktail to Celebrate Launch of Photo Expo at UN Headquarters in NYC
September 18, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic, is presenting the photography exhibit New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, at the United Headquarters in New York City, in commemoration of the 10th... Continue Reading >
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GFDD in Partnership with the United Nations Population Fund Present Forum on Population Dynamics and Climate Change
August 31, 2010 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), in association with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), presented the forum “Population Dynamics and Climate Change: Links and Political Repercussions.” Presentations were based on findings presented in the book “Population Dynamics and Climate Change” published by the United Nations Population... Continue Reading >
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Baseball Legends Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda will Participate in 1st Annual GFDD Golf Tournament
August 30, 2010 - Major League Baseball greats, Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda, will participate in the 1st Annual GFDD Golf Tournament, to take place September 22, 2010 at the historic Saint Andrew’s Golf Club, located in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. The benefit will help support the Foundation’s numerous projects and programs that seek to provide educational and professional opportunities... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Welcomes Fellow Latonja Taylor
August 22, 2010 - InteRDom is pleased to present the newest member of its Fellows Program, Latonja Taylor. Ms. Taylor will be arriving to the Dominican Republic in September of this year to conduct research related to the integration of mobile technology within teaching and learning processes. The innovative pilot program which will be led by Ms. Taylor will... Continue Reading >
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Film Law Passed by Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic
August 5, 2010 - On Thursday, 22 July, the Ministry of Culture of the Dominican Republic approved legislation that will facilitate the development of the country’s flourishing film industry. The greatly anticipated enactment of the law marks the end of a five year legislative process that began in 2005, under the leadership of the nation’s President, Dr. Leonel Fernández.... Continue Reading >
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Global Foundation for Democracy and Development will Host 1st Annual Golf Tournament in New York
August 4, 2010 - On September 22, 2010, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will host its 1st Annual Golf Tournament on the picturesque grounds of Saint Andrew’s Golf Club, America’s oldest golf club (1888), located in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. The benefit will help support the numerous projects and programs realized by the Foundation, which seek to foster... Continue Reading >
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GFDD coordinates meetings for President Fernández’s DC visit
August 4, 2010 - During his recent official State visit to the US, President Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Republic met with President Obama in Washington DC for talks regarding the relationship between the US and Latin America. It was an important discussion as around 40 million latinos actually live in the USA, more than two million of them... Continue Reading >
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GFDD supports Virtual Educa, 2010
August 2, 2010 - GFDD coordinated the Multilateral Forum of Educati@n for Human Development, one of the major components of the international event, Virtual Educa, that took place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from June 21-25, 2010. The four-day Assembly effectively included the main sectors associated with change: multilateral/governmental, educational, cooperative and civil society. The program consisted of an... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Present Forum on Population Dynamics and Climate Change in Partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
July 26, 2010 - On August 11, 2010, GFDD and FUNGLODE, in partnership with UNFPA, will present the forum “Population Dynamics and Climate Change: Linkages and Policy Implications.” The content of the program will be based on the findings introduced in the book Population Dynamics and Climate Change, published by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute... Continue Reading >
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Apply Now for Fellowship Opportunities for Spring 2011
July 25, 2010 - InteRDom’s Fellows Program is now looking for M.Sc., M.A. and Ph.D. students to carry-out fellowships in the Dominican Republic during the Spring of 2011. Fellowship opportunities are available in the areas of: Public Health and Development Forests Biodiversity Tourism Mountains Water Financing for Development The final output of the semester-long period will be a comprehensive... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/FUNGLODE hosts 3 day OAS workshop in the DR Promoting Collaboration between Education and Culture
July 20, 2010 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD/FUNGLODE), had the honor of hosting The Organization of American States (OAS) for a three-day inter-American workshop on “the role of the arts and communications media in the education of a democratic citizenry". The event in the DR state capital Santo Domingo, and represented by GFDD Director Asun... Continue Reading >
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Dominican-European Model United Nations Conference Opens
July 20, 2010 - On Tuesday July 20, the Dominican Association of the United Nations (UNA-DR) and the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo / Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE / GFDD) officially opened the first edition of the “Dominican-European Model United Nations Conference (DEUROMUN 2010)” in the Amphithéâtre II of the Law School of the Université Paris... Continue Reading >
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InteRDom Fellow Yosmayra Reyes Realizes Investigation on the Challenges Impacting Mental Health Care Services in the Dominican Republic
July 19, 2010 - Columbia University Student Yosmayra Reyes is currently in the Dominican Republic conducting research on mental health care services in the country. Her investigation seeks to assess the implementation and awareness of national legislature related to mental health, particularly in the nation’s rural areas. Her study will identify existing challenges within the field of mental health,... Continue Reading >
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