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“The UN’s Science Technology and Innovation Forum must be a vehicle for inclusion” States UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon at the 1st Session of the STI Forum
June 8, 2016 - GFDD was present during the first annual Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI Forum) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which took place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Monday June 7 to Tuesday June 8. During the conference, representatives of UN Member States and Major Groups and Other Stakeholders heard... Continue Reading >
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“Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival: the Path to Synergy”, an article by Natasha Despotovic
June 7, 2016 - As Director of GFDD and DREFF, Natasha Despotovic, contributes to the publication How to organize a film festival with a social commitment, a handbook for organizers of human rights and environmental cinematographic events (Cómo organizar un festival de cine con compromiso social, un manual para organizadores de eventos cinematográficos de derechos humanos y medio ambiente),... Continue Reading >
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The Ibero-American Network of Young Leaders Meets in the Dominican Republic
June 7, 2016 - Santo Domingo will host, from July 5 to 7, the annual meeting of the Ibero-American Network of Young Leaders (RIJL, for its acronym in Spanish), a nonpartisan and nonprofit association integrated by more than 150 young people from 22 Ibero-American countries who stand out for their leadership, academic career and social commitment. RIJL 2016 summit... Continue Reading >
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Strengthening the Power of Film Festivals Networks: DREFF at the 2016 FINCA
June 7, 2016 - The Multimedia DeHumALC Institute (IMD) of Argentina, in the framework of the International Environmental Film Festival FINCA, organized last Friday in Buenos Aires the meeting “The Power of Film Festivals Networks” during the launch of the publication “How to organize a film festival with a social commitment, a handbook for human rights and environmental cinematographic... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Global Roundtables: Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research States that “As Long as Sovereignty and Democracy Persist, Latin American Countries Will Continue to Grow and Develop”
June 7, 2016 - For this May edition of the GFDD Global Roundtables, GFDD Executive Director, Natasha Despotovic welcomed Mark Weisbrot, Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. During this session, Despotovic and Weisbrot discussed the findings of Weisbrot’s latest book Failed: What the "Experts" Got Wrong About the Global Economy, in addition to an engaged debate... Continue Reading >
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Fernández Calls for Joint Action to Check the Effects of the Global Economic Crisis
June 6, 2016 - Dr. Leonel Fernández, President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), has asked the world’s main economic powers to adopt a unified policy to address the damaging effects of the global economic crisis, which he said has plunged Latin America and the Caribbean into uncertainty with regard to... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and Centro León Celebrate World Environment Day with Cinema and Discussions on Sustainable Development
June 5, 2016 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), through its program Year Round Environmental Film Screenings, commemorated yesterday in collaboration with Centro Leon in Santiago de los Caballeros the World Environment Day. To celebrate this important day two short films were screened: Garbage or Resource? A Dominican Republic Experience, a Global Foundation for Democracy and Development... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández: Global Crisis Continues to Buffet Latin America’s Economies
June 3, 2016 - This Thursday President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) Dr. Leonel Fernández stated that the global economic crisis continues to negatively impact the economies of most Latin American and Caribbean countries, causing a significant reduction in investment, job growth, and state revenues. Former Dominican Republic President... Continue Reading >
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Deadline for Submissions for Premio Globo Verde Junior Extended until July 31: Don’t Miss Your Chance!
June 3, 2016 - The Globo Verde Junior category of DREFF’s Globo Verde Dominicano Award has extended the registration deadline until July 31, the same deadline for the other three categories: Short Film, Public Service Announcements and Photography. The Globo Verde Dominicano Award, the first contest of audiovisual in the environmental area in the Dominican Republic, created the Junior... Continue Reading >
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Join Us for the 8th GFDD Golf Tournament on September 26th in New York!
June 2, 2016 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) are pleased to announce the 8th edition of its GFDD Golf Tournament that will take place, once again, at the prestigious Glen Head Country Club in Glen Head, New York on Monday, September 26th. As a tradition, former Major League Baseball... Continue Reading >
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Fernández Heads Opening Ceremony of UNESCO’s Latin America and Caribbean Week
June 1, 2016 - This Tuesday, President of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development(GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) Dr. Leonel Fernández led the opening ceremony of the Latin America and Caribbean Week held this week at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In his address, Fernández, former President of the Dominican Republic, praised... Continue Reading >
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Bangalore Shorts Film Festival 2016: Value of Life Leaving its Mark in the International Film Scene
June 1, 2016 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD)’s latest production, the short film Value of Life, has been selected to participate at the 5th edition of Bangalore Shorts Film Festival 2016 (BSFF), which will take place June 12 in Bangalore, India. The festival, created in 2012 to mark the 100 years celebration of Indian cinema, provides... Continue Reading >
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Leonel Fernández Arrives in Paris with a Packed Agenda as EU-LAC Foundation President
May 31, 2016 - This Monday former Dominican president Dr. Leonel Fernández arrived in Paris, France, where an extensive work agenda awaits him as President of the European Union–Latin America and Caribbean (EU-LAC) Foundation. During his weeklong stay in the French capital, the Dominican politician will meet with representatives of the French government, La Maison de l’Amerique Latine, UNESCO,... Continue Reading >
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“If Seas Continue to Rise as Projected the Maldives Will Be Unlivable by 2100”, States Jon Bowermaster during GFDD/Funglode Special Presentation of Sink or Swim: Learning the Crawl in the Maldives
May 25, 2016 - Seeking to educate New York City high school students about the impacts of climate change and incentivize them into action, GFDD/Funglode put together a special film screening and panel discussion at the United Nations today for students from the International School of Liberal Arts based in the Bronx and the High School for Excellence and... Continue Reading >
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DREFF and Eco-Escuelas Take Environmental Documentaries to Academic Institutions
May 13, 2016 - The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) and its program of Environmental Film Screenings - both GFDD initiative - supports the mission of IDADR program Eco-Schools, a project of international environmental certification awarded to schools that develop programs and projects for education and participation, where the children and friends of the school are involved in... Continue Reading >
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Students from Liceo Científico Dr. Canela Lázaro Get Ready to Escalate Pico Duarte with the Documentary La Montaña
May 13, 2016 - GFDD/Funglode and DREFF, through their program Year Round Environmental Film Screenings, presented on May 13 a special screening of the documentary La Montaña, which was attended by 60 students enrolled in their last year of studies at Liceo Científico Dr. Canela Lázaro, in the Hermanas Mirabal Province. As explained the GFDD Coordinator of Environmental Programs,... Continue Reading >
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Everybody Loves Salsa!
May 11, 2016 - Before a packed auditorium, the Dominican documentary Yo Soy la Salsa was screened at the Ibero-American Film Showcase in Washington, DC. This event was organized by the Ibero-American Cultural Attaches Network in the nation’s capital, with the purpose of promoting the culture and heritage of the region. GFDD, in collaboration with the Dominican Embassy in... Continue Reading >
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UASD Environmental Law and Management Students Learn About Environmental Challenges and Best Practices in the Dominican Republic through the GFDD Short Value of Life
May 10, 2016 - The Lawyers Association for the Protection of the Environment (INSAPROMA for its acronym in Spanish), in coordination with FUNIBER and within the framework of the DREFF’s program Year Round Environmental Film Screenings, screened at Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), GFDD/Funglode latest production Value of Life. Directed by Natasha Despotovic, the documentary features the importance... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Flavor Takes Over More than 8,000 Visitors during Passport DC 2016
May 8, 2016 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode) partnered one more yesterday with the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the United States to present the very best of the Dominican Republic during the 2016 Around the World Embassy Tour, a signature annual event in Washington, DC part of... Continue Reading >
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Music Performance, Special Guests and Dominican Pride at the Launch of “Lo Dominicano/All Things Dominican” in New Jersey
May 7, 2016 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution Funglode presented their newest publication, Lo Dominicano/All Things Dominican, last night at the William V. Musto Cultural Center in Union City, New Jersey. A book that compiles 5 years of research and presents the essence of the Dominican Republic through fun facts, images and... Continue Reading >
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