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St. Francis College President and Representatives Visit Santo Domingo Schools Alongside GFDD/Funglode
 GFDD/Funglode facilitated a visit to Santo Domingo by several leaders and the president of St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York. During a five-day trip the representatives met with students and teachers from three schools in Santo Domingo as well as vice ministers of higher education in the Dominican Republic.
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President of GFDD/Funglode Dr. Leonel Fernández Releases 32 Books on the RD2044 Project
 Former President of the Dominican Republic and President of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández presented 32 books on the RD 2044 project, an initiative of Funglode that intends to transform the country by its bicentennial. The books come after 10 years of research and present a clear vision of infrastructure projects for the Dominican Republic.
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Fellow Showcases Research During UN World Interfaith Harmony Week
 Within the framework of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, GFDD/Funglode Fellow Dr. Christina Davidson formally presented her publication “Analysis of Evangelical Christianity in the Dominican Republic.” The event was facilitated by GFDD’s New York office director, Yamile Eusebio, and featured remarks from an expert and scholar on Afro-Peruvian civil society, Dr. John Thomas III.
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GFDD/Funglode Hosts the Dominican Institute of Environmental Rights for International Environmental Awards Ceremony
 The Dominican Institute of Environmental Rights (IDARD) held a special ceremony to distribute international environmental awards to local organization in the Dominican Republic. Eco Escuela, LLave Verde and Bandera Azul presented awards to 76 local institutions for their efforts to support the environment and sustainability.
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Winners of the 2018 Funglode/GFDD Awards Announced
 During a celebration in the Funglode Cultural Studies Center in Santo Domingo, GFDD/Funglode announced the results of the 12th annual Funglode/GFDD awards for literature and the arts. Medals and cash prizes were awarded for the categories of Journalism, Photography, Story, Essay, Novel and Poetry.
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Plan LEA’s 26th Geography Week Held at Funglode Headquarters
 The Funglode Auditorium in Santo Domingo was the site of several events for the 26th Edition of Geography Week 2019 during the month of January. In five separate workshops teachers learned and exchanged experiences about how to raise awareness of and confront environmental issues impacting their communities.
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The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, la Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), will host the 13th Annual Golf Tournament at Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne, Florida.
The event will raise funds to ensure the ongoing implementation of GFDD’s projects and activities promoting social, economic and democratic development in the Dominican Republic.
When: Monday, March 11, 2019 - 9:30AM
Where: Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, 6700 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL, 33149
For more information and to register visit http://www.gfddflorida.golf |
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As part of the 2019 Environmental Film Festival at the Nation's Capital (DCEFF), GFDD, together with its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is hosting a get together with members of the GFN and film directors and producers.
When: Friday, March 15th at 10:00 a.m.
Where: DREFF/GFDD offices in DC - 1629 K Street NW, Suite 1100.
Washington, DC 20006.
Open to all Representatives of Environmental Festivals and Film Directors/Producers.
Free Event.
RSVP: mabreu@dreff.org |
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GFDD and its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), in partnership with the Environmental Film Festival on the Nation's Capital (DCEFF), presents this short film program followed by a panel discussion with special guests: "Glimpses from Latin America: Sustainability Challenges Affecting Daily Lives". 3 short films. 3 stories. 3 countries. One Reality.
Alimento (Food) / Dominican Republic (2016)
Directed by Wendy P. Espinal and Mijaíl Peralta
18 min 30 sec
It is a struggle to survive at the Dominican-Haitian border. A lot of food is harvested but it ends up far away.
Mar Incendiado (The Burnt Sea) / Mexico (2017)
Directed by Carlos Armella
17 min
Since 1940 abalone has been the main fishery of Isla Natividad, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Climate change has transformed sea conditions while the community tries to adapt to the threat.
Refugiados do Desenvolvimento (Development Refugees) / Brazil (2017)
Directed by Fabio Nascimento
8 min 37 sec
Brazil is a rich source of gold, silver, oil, iron, copper, meat, fruits, and coffee, among others. This wealth has made a few prosper while the majority remains poor. Development in Brazil has been unequal and did not contemplate its people.
When: Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Where: Carnegie Institution for Science
Free Event!
RSVP: dceffglimpseslac.eventbrite.com |
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As part of the 2019 Environmental Film Festival at the Nation's Capital (DCEFF), GFDD, together with its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) is hosting a panel discussion on the topic.
When: Tuesday, March 19th, at 12:00 p.m.
Where: DREFF/GFDD offices in DC - 1629 K Street NW, Suite 1100.
Washington, DC 20006.
Open to all audiences.
Free Event.
Please RSVP: gfdd.eventbrite.com |
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GFDD is hosting a panel discussion on the political and electoral panorama of the region with Gerardo De Icaza, Director, Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation, Secretariat for Strengthening Democracy at the Organization of American States (OAS), and other international experts.
When: April 4th, 2019
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Where: DREFF/GFDD offices in DC - 1629 K Street NW, Suite 1100.
Washington, DC 20006.
Free Event.
RSVP: gfdd.eventbrite.com |
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