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“The Lack of Sustainability is Going to Affect Us All; it’s Already Affecting Us”
June 21, 2018 - GFDD hosted a discussion on “Best Practices on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) hosted a panel discussion at its Washington, DC office, titled "Best Practices on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism". The conversation included international speakers such as Natasha Despotovic, GFDD/DREFF’s Executive... Continue Reading >
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DREFF Celebrates World Environment Day and World Ocean Day with Film Showings at the Cinemateca Dominicana and Local Universities UNIBE and UNAPEC
June 11, 2018 - Beginning June 1st, the Dominican Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) celebrated during an entire week two important international days: World Environment Day and World Ocean Day, held annually on June 5th and 8th, respectively. With the support of local partners, such as the Cinemateca Dominicana, the Ibero-American University (UNIBE) and APEC University (UNAPEC), the DREFF presented a broad... Continue Reading >
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The DREFF, Along with Ministries of the Environment and Tourism, Celebrate World Ocean Day
June 11, 2018 - To commemorate World Ocean Day, held on June 8th of each year, the Dominican Environment Film Festival (DREFF), along with the Ministries of the Environment and Tourism of the Dominican Republic, featured a special presentation of the short documentaries El mar y yo (non-official translation: The Sea and I) and Un viaje a través de los ojos del arrecife (non-official... Continue Reading >
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Call for Applicants: GFDD UN Programs Volunteer Position
June 11, 2018 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) is now seeking well qualified candidates for a UN Programs volunteer position in its New York City office. The UN Programs Volunteer will provide support with international affairs initiatives such as the foundation’s UN programs, the GFDD Global Roundtables and the Global Rountable Issues Blog. The volunteer... Continue Reading >
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Exploring Dominican Culture and Music with Máximo Jiménez
June 11, 2018 - In celebration of Dominican culture and music, journalist, music and film critic and author, Máximo Jiménez will lead a conversation entitled “Musica y cultura popular dominicana” at the Dominican Commission of Culture in the United States. Máximo Jiménez is the author of the book “La gran Aventura de la bachata urbana” and former president of... Continue Reading >
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“Open and Simultaneous Primaries Continue to be Unconstitutional”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
June 11, 2018 - Article 42 of the Bill on Political Parties, Groups and Movements, approved by the Senate of the Republic last April, establishes that the only methods by which candidates running for elected positions can be chosen is through open and simultaneous primaries. Obviously, this process contrasted to what was stipulated by the bill presented by the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Convened Civil Society Organizations as part of the OAS General Assembly Events in Washington, DC
June 5, 2018 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), as a non-governmental organization accredited to the Organization of American States (OAS) and within the framework of a collaborative agreement between both institutions, convened civil society organizations of Latin America, the Caribbean and the Western Hemisphere to discuss the future of the Americas. The activity, organized in partnership... Continue Reading >
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“A World in Turmoil”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
May 28, 2018 - In recent days, the United States and the People’s Republic of China, surprisingly agreed to a ceasefire in their trade war. The war began with an increase of tariffs on imports of Chinese household appliances to the North American market, to which steel and aluminum were later added. China responded with a threat to increase,... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and DREFF Celebrate World Turtle Day with a Special Screening of “Cacú: Un cambio por la vida” at the United Nations
May 28, 2018 - As a fundamental piece of implementing best practices to protect the endangered species, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), celebrated World Turtle Day with a special screening of the Dominican documentary “Cacú: Un cambio por la vida” (A Change for Life), at the United Nations... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Environmental Documentary Exhibited in Upper Manhattan School
May 24, 2018 - The Salomé Ureña School, situated in Upper Manhattan, was the perfect venue chosen to exhibit this past May 23 the documentary Cacú: un cambio por la vida (unofficial translation: Cacú: A Change for Life) to a group of parents whose children attend the school. The 79-minute documentary, directed by Guatemalan/Dominican photojournalist Marvin del Cid, features... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and UNAPEC Will Celebrate World Environment Day and World Oceans Day
May 23, 2018 - To commemorate World Environment Day, held each year on June 5th and World Oceans Day, held worldwide on June 8th, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and APEC University (UNAPEC), will feature films on both these subjects for professors and students from June... Continue Reading >
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Young Dominicans Discuss Ways to Recognize Signs of Aggression to Stop Gender Violence
May 23, 2018 - The panel discussion was held during the showing of the short documentary “Un acto de rebeldía” (An Act of Rebellion, unofficial English translation) at the Funglode Auditorium in Santo Domingo. Gender violence continues to grow in Dominican society, which is why it is necessary that women learn to identify daily micro-assaults in order to stop... Continue Reading >
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Students in Yonkers Middle School Enjoy Showing of Award-Winning Dominican Environmental Documentary On World Turtle Day
May 23, 2018 - The student members of the Cultural-Hispanic Club of Yonkers’ Middle High School, in New York City, participated in a fun-filled afternoon this past May 22 during the showing of the environmental documentary Cacú: un cambio por la vida (unofficial translation: Cacú: A Change for Life). The event was organized by the Global Foundation for Democracy... Continue Reading >
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The Big Apple Overtaken with Dominican Spirit During Showing of Documentary on Dominican History, Culture and Heritage
May 15, 2018 - The feature Dominican documentary “Hay un país en el mundo” (There is a Country in the World) was presented in New York City in the Rafael Villalona Theatre of the Dominican Commission of Culture (CODOCUL)) last Friday, May 11, as part of the cultural program organized during the 26th Dominican Week in the United States. The event... Continue Reading >
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Celebrating Mother’s Day in Style!
May 11, 2018 - On May 10, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and the Dominican Republic Embassy in the United States hosted an arts and crafts bazaar celebrating Mother’s day. Local artisans from the Dominican Republic visited Washington, DC to participate in several events and showings, including Passport DC, and made a stop in their busy agenda... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Will Feature a Short Documentary on Violence Against Women
May 11, 2018 - The first short documentary of the audiovisual project “Un acto de rebeldía al día” (non-official translation: One Rebellion a Day) will be presented on Monday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Funglode headquarters in Santo Domingo. The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, the Fundación Global... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and the Cinemateca Dominicana Will Exhibit Environmental Films to Celebrate World Environment Day
May 10, 2018 - To celebrate World Environment Day, held annually throughout the world on June 5, the Dominican Environmental Film Initiative (DREFF) and the Cinemateca Dominicana will host free film showings on various environmental issues. The films will be exhibited, free of charge, from June 1 through the 6 at the Film Archive Cinema, situated in Santo Domingo’s Cultural... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Delivers Keynote Speech During Opening of Cartagena Lecture
May 7, 2018 - The former President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández, delivered a keynote conference in this important South American city where he highlighted various issues important to the international agenda, and where he specifically concentrated on the issue of food sovereignty. Dr. Fernandez’ conference is part of a seminar program launched to inaugurate the Cartagena... Continue Reading >
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Full House at the Screening of “Un Acto de Rebeldía al Día” at Santo Domingo’s International Book Fair!
April 30, 2018 - On Friday, April 27, 2018 GFDD/Funglode hosted a special series of consecutive screenings of the short film "Un Acto de Rebeldía al Día" (An Act of Rebellion a Day), followed by a discussion with its director, Isabella Bretón, moderated by Larissa Veloz This short is the first one of a series of short stories aimed... Continue Reading >
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GFDD/Funglode Actively Engaged with the Public during the Geography Week
April 30, 2018 - “The geography of civil rights and duties: a call to action,” was the theme of the 2018 Geography Week Fair The 7th Geography Week Fair was held on April 25 and 26, 2018, continuing an annual tradition that makes available an informative space where visitors can educate themselves and incorporate the fundamentals on the importance... Continue Reading >
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