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“La Montaña” to Be Screened at the Providence Latin American Film Festival (PLAFF) Thanks to GFDD
September 26, 2014 - Thanks to the collaboration of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), the Dominican movie La Montaña (“The Mountain”) will be screened at the Providence Latin American Film Festival (PLAFF), to be held October 2-5, 2014 in Providence, Rhode Island. "La Montaña" beautifully documents the adventure of the first Dominican expedition to reach the top of... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Reports on the Special Events of the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
September 26, 2014 - GFDD staff was busy covering a week of intense activity at the United Nations in New York as the High-level meetings of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN) got underway on Monday, September 22. On Tuesday September 23, GFDD attended the UN... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Program ReCrearte Celebrated a Recycled Art Workshop at the Dominican Republic Consulate in New York
September 26, 2014 - ReCrearte program, an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), successfully held a recycled art workshop on Thursday 26th at the Dominican Republic Consulate headquarters in New York City, were Bertha Santana, ReCrearte program coordinator, spoke to approximately 35 people. Ms. Monica Diaz-Lockhart, of the Dominican Republic Consulate, welcomed the attendees and presented the General Consulof the Dominican Republic, Mr. Luis Lithgow. View Photo... Continue Reading >
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Dominican Baseball Legend Juan Marichal to Be Honorary Starter at GFDD”s 5th Golf Tournament at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island, NY
September 23, 2014 - Natasha Despotovic, Executive Director of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), announced that former Major League Baseball Player and long-standing friend of GFDD, Mr. Juan Marichal, will be the Honorary Starter for theFoundation’s5th Golf Tournament, to be celebrated for the 3rd time at the prestigious Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island, N.Y.... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Celebrate Fifth Golf Tournament at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island, NY
September 22, 2014 - On Monday, September 29th, 2014 the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will be celebrating its next golf tournament, at the Fresh Meadow Country Club in Long Island. This event is part of GFDD’s aim to share with its supporters while it promotes fundraising efforts to continue implementing valuable research, enhancing public understanding, designing public policies, and devising strategies... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Program ReCrearte to Hold a Recycled Art Workshop in NY
September 22, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD), thru its ReCrearte Program, will hold a recycled art workshop in New York on Thursday, September 25th, 2014. The workshop, offered by Bertha Santana, ReCrearte Coordinator, will be held at the Dominican Consulate offices from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, and it is open to the general public but with limited capacity.... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Participate in the Dominican Book Fair in New York
September 22, 2014 - The 8th Dominican Book Fair in New York will take place on September 26-28, 2014 at the Gregorio Luperón High School (501 West 165th Street, New York, NY. 10032). The Fair is an important event organized by the Dominican Republic Cultural Commission in the United States, part of the country’s Ministry of Culture. This year... Continue Reading >
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Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program Begins at University of Pennsylvania
September 22, 2014 - A group of eight Dominican college students arrive to Philadelphia today to participate in the first program this fall of the Global Dominican Academic Exchange Program (GDAE), from September 22-27 at the University of Pennsylvania. The participants hail from both public and private universities across the Dominican Republic. They will be received at the University of Pennsylvania... Continue Reading >
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GFDD to Attend the Special Events of the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
September 22, 2014 - The United Nations Headquarters in New York City is abuzz with activity as the High-level meetings of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN) kick off today on Monday, September 22. These meetings will be followed on Wednesday by the start of the... Continue Reading >
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Successful Closing Night of the IV Edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF)
September 15, 2014 - Before an auditorium filled to capacity the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), held the closing ceremony in the theater FUNGLODE. The ceremony began with a review video of everything that happened during the past five days. In his welcoming... Continue Reading >
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Premio Globo Verde Dominicano Selects Its 2014 Winners
September 14, 2014 - At a special ceremony in the presence of renowned filmmakers and environmentalists, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) presented the winners of the 2014 Premio Globo Verde Dominicano at the IV edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF). View Photo Gallery This contest is a crucial part of the DREFF, since... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Launches New Book on Sustainable Development and Green Economy
September 14, 2014 - On Saturday September 13th 2014, during the IV Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) launched the book Hacia el desarrollo sostenible y la economía verde en la República Dominicana (Towards sustainable development and green economy in Dominican Republic) which includes a brief analysis of the current sustainable development in a global... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Showcased Dominican Republic at the OAS
September 11, 2014 - On September 10th, 2014, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) showcased amazing photographs of the Dominican Republic from its New Perspectives book, the Dominican Republic Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment and other publications and promotional material of the Dominican culture during the Organization of American States (OAS) celebration of the CXCIII anniversary of the independence of Central America... Continue Reading >
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IV DREFF Officially Inaugurated in Santo Domingo
September 10, 2014 - The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister organization in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), commenced their IV annual Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), a five-day event held from September 10 to 14, 2014. More than 80 screenings in 10 auditoriums and venues across the Dominican Republic... Continue Reading >
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Explore the New and Improved InteRDom Website
September 9, 2014 - In an effort to keep up with the changing landscape of technology and information-sharing, InteRDom is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new web platform which will better enable local and international students and partners to access information about InteRDom’s programs and services. Featuring four portals catered to InteRDom’s four main audiences—international students,... Continue Reading >
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Globo Verde Dominicano to Recognize Films on Environmental Issues
September 5, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will recognize the production and distribution of films on climate change and sustainable development topics with the Globo Verde Dominicano Award 2014. This contest is an essential part of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) to be celebrated September 10-14, 2014; the winners will be announced on... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Participates in the XVIII Annual CAF Conference in Washington, D.C.
September 5, 2014 - Latin American and global leaders as well as representatives from international development organizations and multilateral banks came together at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, D.C. on September 3-4, 2014, to debate the region’s challenges during XVIII Annual CAF Conference. The event, hosted by the Development Bank of the Latin America (CAF), the Inter-American Dialogue and the... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Will Launch New Book on Sustainable Development and Green Economy
September 3, 2014 - Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) will launch the book Hacia el desarrollo sostenible y la economía verde en la República Dominicana (Towards sustainable development and green economy in Dominican Republic), publication which includes a brief analysis of the current sustainable development in a global context, a compilation of national and international legislation regarding... Continue Reading >
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GFDD and FUNGLODE Contribute to a Successful 65th Annual NGO DPI Conference
August 29, 2014 - Friday August 29th 2014, marked the end of the 65th Annual UN Department of Public Information/Non-Governmental Organization Conference (the Conference), a three day conference which started on Wednesday August 27th. The conference aimed to provide an opportunity for civil society, international networks and activists to develop an action agenda to mobilize messaging, advocacy strategies, partnerships... Continue Reading >
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GFDD Greets UNA-USA Executive Director at August Edition of GFDD Global Roundtables
August 29, 2014 - For the August edition of its online broadcast program “Global Roundtable,” Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) sat down with Chris Whatley, the Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the United States (UNA USA). The session focused on the important role played by civil society organizations in advancing the work of the... Continue Reading >
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