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Death by a Thousand Cuts Screened in Washington, DC: “The ferocious and growing competition for natural resources is fertile ground for social conflict”
July 28, 2016 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), in collaboration with the DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) and the Interamerican Development Bank (IBD), yesterday celebrated the screening of the film Death by a Thousand Cutsat the E Street Cinema in Washington, DC. Before a full house that required the opening of two screening rooms, the movie’s... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Meets the OAS Secretary General in Washington D. C. to Discuss Several Regional Issues
July 27, 2016 - This Wednesday President of GFDD/Funglode, Dr. Leonel Fernández, met with Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), as part of a work agenda being carried out since last Monday in the United States. In his meeting with Almagro, the former Dominican head of state dealt with several regional issues. View Photo... Continue Reading >
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“Social Networks and their Impact on Education”: GFDD Workshop at the Salomé Ureña Educational Center
July 26, 2016 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) organized a workshop as part of New York City’s Salomé Ureña Education Center. The workshop, “Social Networks and their Impact on Education,” was given on July 25 by Paul Goris, Director of Education and Educational Technologies of Funglode. The... Continue Reading >
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“Melania’s Plagiarism”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
July 25, 2016 - Initially her speech was met with enthusiasm. Her personality radiated charm and elegance. The content of her address was convincing and its tone appropriate. The final round of applause offered proof that her message had hit its mark in the hearts and minds of those present. But by the next day everything had changed. It... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Calls on the UN at the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to Champion Innovative Practices that Engage Non-State Actors
July 20, 2016 - Together with hundreds of sustainable development advocates and government delegates, GFDD participated in the 2016 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2016), which was held under the theme ‘Ensuring that no one is left behind'''' at UN Headquarters in New York City from July 11 to 20, 2016. Over the course of two... Continue Reading >
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Parents from the Dominican Diaspora Visit GFDD Offices in New York
July 14, 2016 - Wednesday July 13th a group of 16 parents attending the Social Justice Camp organized by Lidia Aguasanta, the Community School Parent Coordinator of The Children’s Aid Society’s Salomé Ureña de Henriquez Campus, visited the New York office of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD). The parents were welcomed by Yamile Eusebio who introduced them... Continue Reading >
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David Mager to Deliver a Lecture on “Deconstructing Location Lighting” in Funglode
July 14, 2016 - The director of photography of the New York Film Academy (NYFA) will share his experience on Monday, July 18, at 7 pm. The Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), the Festival de Cine Global Dominicano (FCGD), the New York Film Academy (NYFA ) and the Dirección General... Continue Reading >
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“My biggest advice – listen carefully”: GFN Interviews Natasha Despotovic
July 12, 2016 - The Green Film Network, association that brings together more than 30 environmental festivals from around the world – among them the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) - has just published an interview made to Natasha Despotovic, Executive Director of DREFF and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD). Read the interview here:http://greenfilmnet.org/my-biggest-advice-listen-carefully/ Continue Reading >
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DREFF, DCEFF and IDB present Death by a Thousand Cuts DC Premiere
July 12, 2016 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) in partnership with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will host the DC premiere of Death by a Thousand Cuts at the IDB Enrique V. Iglesias Auditorium, July 27 at 6 pm. The special screening will be followed by... Continue Reading >
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Call for Entries Now Open: GFDD/Funglode Awards
July 12, 2016 - The 2016 Funglode/GFDD Awards will be given in the following categories: Essay, Journalism, Novel, Poetry, and Photography. The Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) have released a call for submissions in the 2016 round of their Awards, now in their 10th edition. The Funglode/GFDD Awards will... Continue Reading >
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The Iván García Theater School’s Summer Camp in Puerto Plata Teaches Students about Environmental Protection with the Documentary The Change
July 12, 2016 - Last Friday, July 8, the DREFF Environmental Screenings Series presented the short film The Change to a dozen kids aged 7–12 from the Ivan García Theater School summer camp in Puerto Plata. The screening was complemented by a talk on the value of marine flora and fauna, with the aim of promoting environmental best practices... Continue Reading >
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Fernández: “Fictitious” wealth jeopardizing the global economic recovery
July 10, 2016 - The existence of “fictitious” wealth is endangering the recovery of the global economy, now mired in a crisis that has sparked tensions in many countries and a geopolitical shakeup in various regions around the globe. Thus argues Dr. Leonel Fernández president of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo... Continue Reading >
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The InteRDom Summer Program 2016 Group Experience an Unforgettable Adventure in the 27 Charcos de Damajagua
July 5, 2016 - The group of students of the InteRDom Summer Program 2016 lived an unforgettable experience on July 2 during their visit to the 27 Charcos del Rio Damajagua in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. This natural treasure has existed for thousands of years but was only recently discovered and is now one of the most visited tourist... Continue Reading >
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“Brexit: Britain’s Divorce from The European Union”, an article by Dr. Leonel Fernández
July 4, 2016 - The issue exerting perhaps the greatest influence in leading many citizens to reconsider their countries’ relationship with the EU has been the impact of the global economic crisis. I arrived in London, capital of the United Kingdom, the day after the referendum in which 52 percent of voters expressed their wish for their country to... Continue Reading >
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EcoHuertos Creates a Community Roof Garden in SODIZUR Thanks to GFDD’s Donations and Labor Offered by Community Members
July 1, 2016 - In order to create an organic and sustainable vegetable garden at the Sociedad para el Desarrollo Integral de la Zurza (SODIZUR), GFDD’s program, EcoHuertos, organized on June 21 and 26 two days of work. For the creation of the urban rooftop garden, they used recycled materials and creativity to plant in reused containers. On the... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Fernández Heads Signing of Agreement between EU-LAC Foundation and CEISAL
July 1, 2016 - GFFD/Funglode president, Dr. Leonel Fernández, led today the signing of a basic partnership agreement between the European Union–Latin American and Caribbean (EU-LAC) Foundation and the European Council for Social Research on Latin America (CEISAL). The fundamental aim of the agreement is to confirm both institutions’ interest in maintaining a relationship of mutual support to develop... Continue Reading >
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Former President Fernández Leads Signing of Agreement between EU-LAC Foundation and Salamanca University
July 1, 2016 - On Thursday the former Dominican Republic president Dr. Leonel Fernández headed the signing of an international partnership agreement between the European Union–Latin America and Caribbean (EU-LAC) Foundation and Salamanca University. The basic aim of the agreement framework is to confirm the interest of both institutions in sustaining an alliance of mutual support to develop and... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Calls for Global Action in Support of Production in Latin America and the Caribbean
July 1, 2016 - The former president of the Dominican Republic and President of the European-Latin America and Caribbean Foundation Union (EU-LAC Foundation), Dr. Leonel Fernández, warned that the Latin American and Caribbean region would not progress in sustainable development unless the financial sector resumes its original role of financing productive activities. The Dominican political leader issued the warning... Continue Reading >
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Dr. Leonel Fernández Says Latin America is Moving Towards Regulation of Audiovisual Media
June 30, 2016 - The President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), and former president of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández said that Latin America is advancing in the development of legislation to regulate the media. Fernández, who is also the president of the EU-LAC Foundation, said that so... Continue Reading >
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Fostering National Pride and Dominican Entrepreneurship: Share your Story!
June 27, 2016 - With the purpose of recognizing Dominican entrepreneurs and Dominican small and medium-sized companies, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) supports the initiative launched by the Dominican Embassy in the United States “DR EMPRENDE EDW”. The photography contest launched in the social media networks by the DR Embassy in Washington D.C. focuses on showcasing the... Continue Reading >
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