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  • DRGFF Participates in 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC

    May 7, 2008 - Representatives of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival (DRGFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), attended the seventh Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, which was held April 23 – May 4, 2008, in order to identify potential films for the upcoming 2008... Continue Reading >

  • Consulate of the Dominican Republic in Barcelona Will Premier Book New Perspectives: Dominican Republic

    May 7, 2008 - The Consulate of the Dominican Republic will organize a photography exposition and book debut to showcase the publication, New Perspectives: Dominican Republic, by GFDD Executive Director and FUNGLODE Vice President, Natasha Despotovic, and French Photographer, Anne Casale. The photo exposition will feature some of the images presented in the book, which includes more than 400... Continue Reading >

  • GMAI Awards Scholarships to Students to Study Film and Television Production at NYU

    May 6, 2008 - After an extensive evaluation process, GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), New York University’s Opportunity Programs and One Race Films selected six Dominican students to study film and television production at New York University. Over 80 applicants were considered. Students were chosen based on their academic performance and professional interests.  The following individuals... Continue Reading >

  • Documentary Film Course Closing Ceremony

    May 6, 2008 - On Friday, May 2, 2008, 34 students graduated from the Global Media Arts Institute’s Documentary Film Course. During the ceremony to recognize the students’ successful completion of the course, certificates were distributed by GMAI technical director, Omar de la Cruz. Throughout the five day intensive class, aspiring filmmakers learned how to create documentary films using... Continue Reading >

  • GMAI Offers 2008 Summer Course on Audiovisual Production in Collaboration with NYU Opportunity Programs and One Race Films

    May 5, 2008 - The Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will offer for the third time, in collaboration with New York University’s Opportunity Program and One Race Films, the summer course, “Introduction to Audiovisual Production: Film and Television.” Classes will be held... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Increase Publications Available Via Dominicanaonline.org’s Virtual Library

    May 1, 2008 - This Friday, May 2, 2008, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will present the literary works by Dominican authors that comprise Portal Dominicanaonline.org's Virtual Library. The event will occur at 6:30 pm at the GFDD/FUNGLODE pavilion at the XI Santo Domingo International Book Fair, which is currently taking place... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Organize Workshops, Conferences and Book Presentations During 2008 International Book Fair

    April 24, 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) are offering various workshops, conferences and book presentations during the 2008 International Book Fair in Santo Domingo.   On Monday, April 28th at the GFDD/FUNGLODE pavilion at the fairground, GFDD and FUNGLODE’s Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI) will kick off the... Continue Reading >

  • Period for 2008 GFDD/FUNGLODE Award Submissions Begins

    April 23, 2008 - The formal release of the 2007 GFDD/FUNGLODE award winning works in the areas of literature and journalism served as the backdrop for the start of the 2008 GFDD/FUNGLODE Awards submission period.   The activity took place during the 6th International Book Fair at the GFDD/FUNGLODE pavilion. The inauguration of the Fair occurred last Monday, April... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD/ FUNGLODE Award Recipient Works Put into Circulation During 2008 International Book Fair

    April 22, 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) and have published the literary works the 2007 GFDD/FUNGLODE Literary Award recipients.   The literary publications will be put into circulation today, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, and will feature the works of the first, second and third place winners, as well... Continue Reading >

  • Portal Dominicanaonline.org Launches a Special Section Dedicated to the 2008 Santo Domingo International Book Fair

    April 21, 2008 - Portal Dominicanaonline.org, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), has launched a special section dedicated exclusively to one of the most important cultural events of the Dominican Republic, the Santo Domingo International Book Fair, which will this year celebrate its eleventh edition.   The section,... Continue Reading >

  • Water Conference Postponed

    April 17, 2008 - Due to unexpected circumstances, the speech scheduled to be given by water expert, Dr. Teodosio Paulino, “Water: Blue Gold,” has been postponed until further notice. The event was scheduled to take place Thursday, April 17 at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo. Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE)  and the... Continue Reading >

  • Conference About Water as a Scarce Resource and Luxury Item

    April 16, 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Fundacion Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), and the Dominican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources have invited lawyer and researcher Teodosio Palomino to speak about the relevance of water scarcity and its use and distribution throughout the world.   “Water: Blue Gold” is the theme of the conference scheduled Thursday, April 17,... Continue Reading >

  • Global Media Arts Institute Organizes Documentary Film Course

    April 15, 2008 - The Global Media Arts Institute  (GMAI), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will offer a course on documentary film, April 28 -- May 2, 2008 at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.   The object of the workshop, directed towards undergraduate and graduate students of social... Continue Reading >

  • GMAI Course Workshop From Conception to Execution Comes to a Close

    April 13, 2008 - On April 11, 2008, thirty-eight students were awarded certificates for their successful completion of the workshop: “From Conception to Execution.” The class was offered by Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo’s Global Media Arts Institute (GMAI), and took place April 7-11 at FUNGLODE Headquarters in Santo Domingo.   During... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Will Support Inter-Regional Forum of Cities on Public Policy and Drug Treatment

    April 10, 2008 - GFDD and FUNGLODE aided in organizing the Inter-Regional Forum of Cities on Public Policy and Drug Treatment, financed by the European Union and coordinated by the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission. The event was celebrated April 2-5, 2008, at the Hotel Jaragua in Santo Domingo.   The objectives of the activity... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Participate in UN ECOSOC Forum

    April 8, 2008 - On April 4, 2008, Pilar Sandóval, Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (UNA-DR), represented Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) in the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) NGO Forum, “The Role of Civil Society in Promoting Sustainable Development and the... Continue Reading >

  • Workshop Adobe After Effects Draws to a Close

    April 8, 2008 - On April 4, 2008, sixteen GMAI students received certificates of completion for their participation in the workshop, “Adobe After Effects,” which began March 31 and was scheduled to come to a close April 4, but due to student requests, ended on April 5. The class was instructed by Editing and Postproduction Specialist, Jorge Mochón and... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD and FUNGLODE Aided in Organizing Course on Commerce and Environment for Government Officials

    April 7, 2008 - GFDD and FUNGLODE aided the Organization of American States (OAS) in organizing an intensive course on commerce and environment for government officials, March 31 -- April 4, 2008, at the Escuela Diplomática de la Cancillería de la República Dominicana (Dominican Republic Diplomatic School at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters) in Santo Domingo. The course explored... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD, FUNGLODE and the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Pay Special Homage to Dominican Painter Tito Cánepa

    April 3, 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) along with the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute at City College will pay special homage to New York Dominican painter Tito Cánepa.   These institutions have organized the exhibition, “Tito Cánepa: 60 Years of Dominican Painting in the United States,” and a... Continue Reading >

  • GFDD, FUNGLODE, NGO Alliance and ITLA Sponsor Intensive Office-Computer Training Course for Non-Profit Organizations

    April 3, 2008 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), NGO Alliance and the Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA) will offer an intensive office-computer training course for non-governmental organization representatives. The course will be held April 7-23, 2008 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at FUNGLODE Headquarters. Please note, however, there... Continue Reading >

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